OSHA Inspection: TRADITIONAL MARBLE & GRANITE LLC

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees such as crushing injuries from falling slabs of stone.    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 employees were exposed to the hazard of being injured by falling slabs of stone weighing up to 2,700 pounds when operating the North Bohl crane located in the production area of the facility.  The following deficiencies were present with the single girder top running crane:            1. The crane's slab clamp used to lift slabs of stone was not marked as to its lifting capacity;        2. Annual crane inspections were not being conducted;        3. Monthly crane inspections were not being conducted;        4. The hoist drum brake was not holding heavy loads;    b. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 employees were exposed to the hazard of being injured by falling slabs of stone weighing up to 2,700 pounds when operating the South Bohl crane located in the production area of the facility.  The following deficiencies were present with the single girder top running crane:        1. Annual inspections were not being conducted;        2. Monthly inspections were not being conducted;        3. The crane hook's safety latch was not functioning properly and would not completely close the throat of the hook.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the guidelines in ASME B30.17-2015 Cranes and Monorails (With Underhung Trolley or Bridge), ASME B30.20-2018 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, and ASME B30.10-2019 Hooks, ASME B30.16-2017 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists,  by ensuring cranes are properly inspected, hook latches are functioning properly, hoist brakes are functional, and lifting devices are properly marked.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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 manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 the Allis Chalmers forklift used in the production area was equipped with a modified fork.  The fork had a hole cut in the end of the fork which was not approved by the manufacturer.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 the employer did not ensure the Allis Chalmers forklift used in the production area was removed from service when it was discovered the forklift had a hole cut in the end of one fork, the lights were not functioning, the parking brake was not properly adjusted, and the fork locking pins were replaced with bolts.    b. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about December 17, 2019 the employer did not ensure the Caterpillar forklift used in the production area was removed from service when it was discovered the forklift was not equipped with a functioning horn.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination was not made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift. Defects when found were not immediately reported and corrected.    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 the employer did not ensure the Allis Chalmers forklift used in the production area was inspected daily before each shift. The forklift had a hole cut in the end of one fork, the lights were not functioning, the parking brake was not properly adjusted, and the fork locking pins were replaced with bolts.    b. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about December 17, 2019 the employer did not ensure the Caterpillar forklift used in the production area was inspected daily before each shift. The forklift was not equipped with a functioning horn but the employer continued to allow employees to use the equipment.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 the employer did not ensure employees performing saw cutting and hand polishing of stone countertops had been evaluated to determine employee exposures to respirable crystalline silica dust.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    a. Traditional Marble and Granite LLC located in Milan, OH:  On or about January 7, 2020 the employer did not ensure the fire exit for the South side of the facility was marked by a sign reading "Exit".