OSHA Inspection: THE GRANITE SHOP OF WNY, LLC

Issued

2020-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load engaging means fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement:  a) On or about 02/07/2020, in the loading dock area, when operator dismounted forklift truck, the slab suspended on the forks of the truck was not fully lowered to prevent employees from accidently being caught under the slab. An employee helping the operator sustained multiple finger amputations when the suspended slab unexpectedly fell on his fingers.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2020-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.  a) On or about 02/07/2020, employer did not report finger amputations that an employee sustained when a suspended slab from a forklift truck fell on their hand.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2020-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9639.00 · Current $8000.00 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 02/25/2020, in the loading dock area, employees were using a powered industrial truck with a fabricated jib for lifting and moving granite slabs from outside into the building. The powered industrial truck was not rated or approved for attachments.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED