OSHA Inspection: IMPERIAL STONE, CORP.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    On or about 10/29/2019, at jobsite located 325 W. Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had locked an exit door, exposing employees to burns and/or smoke inhalation.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(a)(32): Storage: Flammable liquids shall be stored in a tank or in a container that complies with paragraph (d)(2) of this section.    On or about 10/29/2019, at 325 W Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, in the stock room the employer did not store all flammable liquids inside the flammable cabinet when not in use, employees were exposed to spray cans and Superior V-Max SV-9 both had labels indicating flammable warning.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    On or about 10/29/2019, at 325 West Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer attached booms to the powered industrial trucks without receiving manufacturers approval.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    On or about 10/29/2019, 325 West Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had not repaired two powered industrial trucks with defects such as worn tires, broken seats, and non-functioning horn on the forklifts.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,858 · Current $2,429 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    On or about 10/29/2019, at jobsite located 325 W Ansin Blvde, Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not have sufficient access and working space around the electrical panel.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located 325 W. Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not provide a written respiratory protection program for employees who voluntarily use respirators for the fabrication processes.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located 325 W. Ansin Blvd, Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators contained in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, for the employees wearing N95 respirators voluntarily while fabricating.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s):Note:  See 1910.141(a)(2)(viii) for definition of toxic material.  On or about 10/29/2019, 325 West Ansin Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, the employer had a refrigerator and Pepsi vending machine in an area where toxic chemicals are used/stored.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located 325 W Ansin Blvde, Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer dis not a have a written hazard communication program for employees who use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, RIVO 50 glue, Mapei Flexcolor CQ, Planicrete W, Prestone antifreeze/coolant, Superior V-Max SV-9,and Talstar insecticide.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical   On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located 325 W Ansin Blvde, Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not provide labeling of the contents of the liquid substance contained in a secondary container (spray bottle).

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

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:  On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located 325 W. Ansin Blvd Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not provide effective hazard communication training for employees who use hazardous chemicals onsite such as, but not limited to, RIVO 50, Mapei Flexcolor CQ, Planicrete W, Prestone antifreeze/coolant, Superior V-Max SV-9, and Talstar insecticide.