OSHA Inspection: GIANT STONE, LLC

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:   a) In the facility, on or about July 14, 2017 - The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace or obtain employee exposure information for air contaminants such as, but not limited to crystalline silica.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory protection program that includes procedures for the use of respirators in work areas where protection from respiratory hazards is required.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not implement medical evaluations to determine an employees ability to use a tight-fitting respirator in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not ensure that fit testing was conducted on all employees required to wear tight-fitting respirators in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not ensure respirators were cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not ensure respirators were stored in a manner that protects them from contamination and dust.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 29 CFR 11910.134(k)(1)(i) through (k)(1)(vii).

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, such as, but not limited to acetone, crystalline silica, and propane.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, such as, but not limited to acetone, crystalline silica, and propane.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) In the facility, on or about July 17, 2017 - The employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, such as, but not limited to acetone, crystalline silica, and propane.