OSHA Inspection: MARBLECAST GRANITE & MARBLE, INC.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $2313.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3):  The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, was not covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.  a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that the floor surface of the spray booth was covered with non-combustible material which facilitated the cleaning and removal of residues.  The floor surface of the Gruber Systems dry type gel-coat spray booth, where category 3 gel coat was sprayed, was covered with combustible granulated roofing membranes. Large accumulations of combustible residue from the gel-coat spraying operations was present on the floor, especially towards the back of the booth.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The employer did not have visible gauges, audible alarms, or pressure activated devices installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained on a spray booth:  a) On November 12, 2019, at Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., there was no visible gauge or audible alarm or pressure activated device installed in the spray booth to indicate that sufficient air velocity was maintained.  Air flow measurements taken on November 12, 2019 indicated that the cross-sectional air flow during gel-coat spraying operations in the Gruber Systems dry type gel-coat spray booth averaged 63 cfm (cubic feet per minute).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that the floor and wall surfaces of the spray booth was maintained free of an accumulation of combustible residues resulting from gel-coat spraying operations.  The large accumulations of combustible residue from the gel-coat spraying operations were present on the walls, especially towards the back of the booth.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $2313.00

Hazardous substances 9000

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) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees who fabricated stone countertops, and who were required to use 3M N-95 8011 filtering facepiece respirators  were included in the written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

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) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees who fabricated stone countertops, and who were required to use 3M N-95 8011 filtering facepiece respirators were medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear the respirators.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 22809000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter.  a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees who fabricated stone countertops, and who were required to use 3M 8011 N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, were fit tested prior to initial use.   b) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees who conducted gel-coat spraying operations and who are required to wear 3M 6000 half mask respirators were included a respirator protection program received annual fit testing.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 22809000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:   a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees using 3M 8011 N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, did not have facial hair which came between the face and the sealing surface of the facepiece.  b) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not ensure that employees using  3M 6000 half mask respirators did not have facial hair which came between the face and the sealing surface of the facepiece.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  a) On November 6,  2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., required its employees to use respiratory protection, including 3M 8011 N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, when conducting countertop fabrication operations, without ensuring that each employee demonstrated knowledge on why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $2313.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(i): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone air samples that reflect the exposures of employees on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area to respirable crystalline silica    a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not conduct initial monitoring for employees who work in the countertop fabrication area. These employees perform wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing on natural stone and engineered stone countertops containing 10% silica.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:    a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan while an employees were wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing natural stone and engineered stone countertops containing 10% silica.  All provisions of 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) (A) - (C) must be covered in a written respirable crystalline silica exposure control plan. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:    1) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.  2) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task.  3) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200):      a) On November 6, 2019, Marblecast Granite & Marble, Inc., did not provide training to the employees on the hazardous chemicals, present at the shop such as, but not limited to, crystalline silica exposure while wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing natural stone and engineered stone countertops containing 10% silica.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.