OSHA Inspection: THE MASONRY CENTER

Issued

2020-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a) On or about July 8, 2020 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not assessed the hazards and PPE needed for workers in the yard.  Workers were engaged in the receipt, delivery, handling and transfer of large format porcelain tiles weighing approximately 250 pounds each from a wooden storage A-frame to a metal display A-frame.  Workers were  exposed to crushing, pinned-by and struck-by hazards to the head, neck, torso, extremities and feet.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2020-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.   a) Slab Yard: On or about July 8, 2020 and at times prior thereto,  workers engaged in the receipt, delivery, handling and transfer of large format porcelain tiles did not wear footwear that protected them from crushing injuries.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.