OSHA Inspection: TEXAS STONE DESIGNS, INC.

Issued

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    In the production area, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 4 feet, 4 inches while performing tasks at the doser tank.

Issued

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    The employer did not ensure that employees received training before being allowed to operate powered industrial trucks, exposing employees to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:     In the production area on the side of the conveyor, the chain and sprocket located at floor level was not enclosed, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the chain.