OSHA Inspection: VENETIAN MARBLE AND GRANITE

Issued

Oct 27, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    Granite Department: On or about July 12, 2017, the employer did not ensure the use of eye protection, such as, but not limited to safety glasses, for employee(s) who were exposed to eye hazards from flying particles, process water, and broken grinding wheel fragments, during the use of a Makita 6-inch Angle Grinder (Model 9566CV, SN: 55634A) for granite  cutting, polishing, and grinding processes.

Issued

Oct 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): Safety guard(s) for portable abrasive wheel(s) did not cover the spindle end, and flange projections:      Granite Department: On or about June 20, 2017 employee(s) performing granite polishing, cutting, and grinding processes were exposed to struck-by hazards from the use of a Makita 6-inch Angle Grinder (Model 9566CV, SN: 55634A) which was missing a wheel guard.

Issued

Oct 27, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    Granite Department: On or about June 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using compressed air at pressures greater than 30 p.s.i. to clear dust from tools, clothing, and granite products.

Issued

Oct 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Granite Department: On June 20, 2016 and times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical cord used to power a Hampton Bay High Velocity Air Circulator industrial pedestal fan and was missing strain relief.    b) Granite Department: On June 20, 2016 and times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical cord used to power an exterior security light and was missing strain relief.

Issued

Oct 27, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   Facility: On or about June 20, 2017, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program or implement provisions of the program, such as but not limited to proper maintenance and storage of respirators for employees who were required to wear half-mask tight fitting respirators.