OSHA Inspection: GIANT STONE, LLC

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition, where wet processes were used drainage was not maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats were not provided:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that area around the saw was maintained in so far as possible a dry condition and that drainage systems were properly maintained.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1)(ii)(A): The height of stair rail systems installed before January 17, 2017 was less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the top rail:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the stair railings on the steps near the bridge saw operator's grinder station had stair railings of appropriate height in that the existing railings were measured to be approximately 28 to 29 inches above the stair tread.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Openings in stair rail systems exceeded 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the stair railings on the steps near the bridge saw operator's grinder station had appropriate stair rail openings in that a gap of approximately 24 inches existed between the top of the step and the bottom of the single rail along the top of the stair rail system.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(7): Handrails and the top rails of stair rail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in any downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of any point along the top edge of the rail:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the stair railings on the steps near the bridge saw operator's grinder station had stair railings of appropriate strength in that the railings moved excessively when minimal force was applied by hand.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations in the polishing department, the employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye/face protection when operating equipment such as grinders to fabricate stone slabs.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Every enclosed workplace was not so constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin and a continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence was detected:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that an effective extermination program was instituted where rodents such as mice or rats existed at the worksite.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment was isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about February 25, 2017, during service/maintenance work on the Sawing Systems Bridge saw, serial number 011478, the employer did not ensure that an energy control program was in place, complete with procedures, employee training and an annual inspection.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without the manufacturers prior written approval and capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals were not changed accordingly:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that appropriate permission from the manufacturer was obtained by the user prior to using an attachment on the Clark forklift, serial number G 138 018 6811FA, and did not ensure that markings for the capacity, operation and maintenance were changed accordingly.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that appropriate powered industrial training was provided for operators of the Clark forklift, serial number G 138 018 6811FA.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): The employer did not ensure that any time a powered industrial truck was found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, that the truck was taken out of service until it had been restored to safe operating condition:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the Clark forklift, serial number G 138 018 6811FA, was taken out of service until repairs could be made. Deficiencies included, but were not limited to, failing to ensure that appropriate instructions/labeling were provided for the unit while using an attachment, not ensuring that a seat belt was provided on the unit, not repairing a severe hydraulic leak that affected the steering, braking and other systems, not ensuring that items such as shift lever labels were properly marked, allowing the unit to operate with a faulty parking brake and failing to repair damaged seats or flooring.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service on at least a daily basis or if used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift and defects found were not immediately reported:    a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 14, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that appropriate inspections of the Clark forklift, serial number G 138 018 6811FA, were made. Deficiencies noted included, but were not limited to, lack of a seatbelt, severe hydraulic leaks that affected the steering, braking and other systems, a malfunctioning parking brake, damaged seat and flooring and shift levers were in need of labeling.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, were not guarded:  Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the Makita grinder, serial number 247969A, was used with appropriate machine guarding while performing cutting operations with diamond wheel type blades.   b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the Makita grinder, serial number 143202A, was used with appropriate machine guarding while performing cutting operations with diamond wheel type blades.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): The employer did not ensure the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that the Makita grinder, serial number 247969A, was safe to use. Deficiencies noted during the inspection were that the unit had an extension cord device permanently installed on the tool and the cord was used where damage to the cord jacket existed.     b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, Makita grinder, serial number 143202A, was safe to use. Deficiencies noted during the inspection were that the unit had a lamp cord permanently installed on it and the cord jacket was damaged and torn, in at least one area to the degree that the bare metal wiring inside the cord was exposed.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheels were permitted to be used on machines without safety guards:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that employees used guards on the Makita grinder, serial number 247969A, while operating the unit with abrasive wheels on it.  b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that employees used guards on the Makita grinder, serial number 143202A, while operating the unit with abrasive wheels on it.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations in the polishing area, the employer did not ensure that electrical outlets were of the ground fault circuit interrupter type protection.  b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations in the polishing area, the employer did not ensure that an electric outlet had a proper cover in that the one that was on it was broken.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards  not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure that electrical conductors were properly protected against accidental contact in that romex cable was run along the wall and subjected to contact with heavy stone slabs making contact with it.   b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations in the polishing area, the employer did not ensure that electrical conductors were properly protected against accidental contact in that romex cable was run along the wall and subjected to contact with tools or grinding and cutting wheels.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations in the polishing area, the employer did not ensure that electrical outlets were protected against water intrusion.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure that electrical wiring was properly used in that flexible cords were installed from inside a circuit breaker panel and run along a wall to a remote location where the plug attachment lay out for use similar to an extension cord.  b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 13, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure that a circuit breaker panel was used properly in that the door was not kept closed when not in use.   c) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 25, 2017, during production operations in the main lobby area of the building, the employer did not ensure that relocatable power taps were properly used in that the device was permitted to hang down on it's own cord in the outlet.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): The employer permitted flexible cords or cables to be used for the fixed wiring of a structure:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure that appropriate electrical wiring was in use at the facility in that flexible cords were run from inside a circuit breaker panel along a wall to a remote location where the plug attachment lay out for use similar to an extension cord.  b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 25, 2017, during production operations in the front lobby area, the employer did not ensure that appropriate electrical wiring was in use at the facility in that an extension cord was used to power computer equipment.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy, soldered splices were not first spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered and all splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that a cord used near the bridge saw operator grinding station was properly spliced.   b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 17, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that an electrical cord used to power the heater was properly spliced.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw operator's grinding station, the employer did not ensure that an opening in a junction box where a cord ran into it was closed or that the conductor was protected from abrasion.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 13, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure that an opening in the circuit breaker panel was closed.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

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 is provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw area, the employer did not ensure a cord for a fluorescent overhead light had appropriate strain relief.   b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations near the front corner of the facility by the garage doors, the employer did not ensure a cord for a fluorescent overhead light had appropriate strain relief.  c) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 3, 2017, during production operations in the polishing department, the employer did not ensure an extension cord had appropriate strain relief.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations in the polishing department, the employer did not ensure that an extension cord was safe to use in that the outer sheathing of the jacket, nearest to the plug end, was missing, exposing the inner wiring.   b) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about June 19, 2017, during production operations near the bridge saw operator's grinding station, the employer did not ensure that cords were safe to use in that a cord had damage to the outer jacket.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed, and materials and equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 17, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that exit routes were free and unobstructed in that the doorway by the bridge saw operator's grinding station had a cart full of granite slabs blocking access to the get to the stairs leading to the doorway.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Exits were not clearly visible or marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 17, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that emergency exits were marked with signage at the job site.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 13, 2017, during production operations near the saw area, the employer did not ensure that the circuit breaker panel had it's circuits labeled to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Aug 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   a) Jobsite, 3501 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 17, 2017, during production operations, the employer did not ensure that appropriate space and access was maintained around the main electrical disconnect for the bridge saw in that sheets of materials had been stacked over it.