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OSHA Inspection: MATTHEWS GRANITE

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of MATTHEWS GRANITE in 1316 ATHENS HWY, ELBERTON, GA 30635 (NAICS 327991). OSHA activity number 344649611.

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Establishment
MATTHEWS GRANITE
Site address
1316 ATHENS HWY
City
ELBERTON
State
GA
ZIP
30635
Mailing
1312 ATHENS HWY, ELBERTON, GA 30635
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
327991
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A03

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5783.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards and general slip or trip hazard.    Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Stairs leading to administrative trailer was missing railing on one side exposing employees to a gap of approximately 9i nches in width a along the length of the stairs, creating a walking working surface hazard for employees on or about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $5783

1910.36 G02

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7711.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points and the width of the exit and exit discharge was not at least equal to the width of the exit access.     Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Exit route from unloading area requires employees to walk though a 18inch pathway, limited by stacked granite on either side about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $7711

1910.36 G04

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $6000.00
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes.        Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: On or about February 24, 2020 items including but not limited to granite stone, boxes and crates project into the exit aisles reducing width to less than 28 inches at various points.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6000
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.37 B06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $5783.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.        Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Employer did not ensure that all exit signs are properly illumined on or about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5000
  • — Z (S) $5783

1910.39 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $5783.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review.    Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Employer did not maintain a fire prevention plan available for employees to review on or about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $5783

1910.1200 F06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5783.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein        Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Employer did not ensure that all hazardous chemicals were labeled with the required identification information on or about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $4000
  • — Z (S) $5783

1910.1200 G08

Other-than-serious 1 instance 54 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)      Matthews Granite dba Everlasting Granite in Elberton GA: Employer did not ensure that employees had access to safety data sheets (SDS). Safety data sheets were stored in an unmarked notebook in a mangers office, on or about 2/24/2020.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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