OSHA Inspection: IMPERIAL STONE, CORP.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,287 · Current $3,644 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 739 NW 2ND ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had locked exit doors exposing employees to burns and/or smoke inhalation.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,287 · Current $3,644 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    On or about 10/29/2019, at 739 NW 2nd ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not ensure the appropriate gloves were selected for the warehouse employees while performing fabrication duties and using corrosive hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,287 · Current $3,644 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about 10/29/2019, at 739 NW 2ND ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had a eyewash station that was not suitable for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body for employees exposed to hazardous corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,287 · Current $3,644 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:    a. On or about 10/29/2019, at 739 NW 2ND ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer attached Boom Model #FB 1-2720 Serial #002167 to the Toyota Forklift- Model #8FGCU25, Serial #23582 powered industrial truck without a manufacturers approval.    b. On or about 10/29/2019, at 739 NW 2ND ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer attached Boom- Model #FB 1-2720 Serial #002170, Serial #002167 to the Toyota Forklift- Model #8FGCU25, Serial #23582 powered industrial truck without a manufacturers approval.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,643 · Current $1,822 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)    a. On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located Imperial Stone Corp. 739 NW 2nd ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had not repaired CAT Forklift Model #C6000, Serial #AT83F31494 powered industrial truck that had defective worn tires.    b. On or about 10/29/2019, at the jobsite located Imperial Stone Corp.739 NW 2nd ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had not repaired a Toyota Forklift- Model #7FGCU25; Serial #90153 powered industrial truck that had defective seats.

Issued

Apr 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,287 · Current $3,644 Reduced

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 739 NW 2nd ST, Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, RIVO 50 glue, Prime n bond, and Superior V-Max SV-9.

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 739 NW 2nd ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer did not provide labeling of the contents of the liquid substance used in secondary containers while employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals.

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, at the jobsite located 739 NW 2ND ST Hallandale, FL 33009, the employer had refrigerators and microwaves in an area where toxic chemicals are being used/stored.