OSHA Inspection: IMPERIAL MARBLE & GRANITE, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA, Polishing area: On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the floor of the polishing area was kept clean and in orderly condition. Air and water supply hoses were left on the floor exposing employees to  trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,481 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing and effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees performing polishing activities and exposed to continuous noise levels  equivalent to 99.7%  and 109.5%  of the allowable 50% dose for an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA). These exposures are equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.9dBA and 90.6 dBA respectively, exceeding the OSHA Action Level of 85.0 dBA for an 8 hour TWA. Sampling times were 322 and 317 minutes respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:   a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees performing polishing activities and exposed to continuous noise levels equivalent to 99.7% and 109.5%  of the allowable 50% dose for an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA). These exposures are equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.9dBA and 90.6 dBA respectively, exceeding the OSHA Action Level of 85.0 dBA for an 8 hour TWA. Sampling times were 322 and 317 minutes respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:   a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not make available audiometric testing for employees for employees performing polishing activities and exposed to continuous noise levels equivalent to 99.7% and 109.5% of the allowable 50% dose for an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA). These exposures are equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.9dBA and 90.6 dBA respectively, exceeding the OSHA Action Level of 85.0 dBA for an 8 hour TWA. Sampling times were 322 and 317 minutes respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:   a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about April 22, 2022, The employer did not provide training for employees working in high noise areas. Employees performing polishing activities and exposed to continuous noise levels  equivalent to 99.7%  and 109.5% of the allowable 50% dose for an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA). These exposures are equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.9dBA and 90.6 dBA respectively, exceeding the OSHA Action Level of 85.0 dBA for an 8 hour TWA. Sampling times were 322 and 317 minutes respectively. Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons:  Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc., located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA:   a) Warehouse: On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not ensure that propane fuel cylinders were stored in a manner to minimize physical damage or tampering by unauthorized personnel. The employer placed and stored propane fuel cylinders used for portable heaters and forklifts, unrestrained in a manner which did not protect the cylinders from physical damage or tampering by unauthorized personnel.  b) Polishing area: On or about April 22, 2022 ,  the employer did not ensure that propane fuel cylinders were stored in a manner to minimize physical damage or tampering by unauthorized personnel. The employer placed and stored propane fuel cylinders used for portable heaters, unrestrained in a manner which did not protect the cylinders from physical damage or tampering by unauthorized personnel.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace, to include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures while performing task generating silica dust. Employees engaged in polishing activities on natural stone and quartz slabs were exposed to crystalline silica dust.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

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) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees voluntarily using respirators such as but not limited to 3M (6200/6300) with P100 filters while performing cleaning and polishing activities.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was 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)Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA:  On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not assess exposure to respirable crystalline silica for employees  engaged in polishing activities of natural stone and quartz  which generates silica dust.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan, to include specific tasks and controls used to minimize employee exposure to crystalline silica dust. Employees are engaged in polishing and cutting activities of natural stone and quartz slabs which generates silica dust.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Oct 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(i)(1)(i): Medical surveillance-(1) General. (i) The employer shall make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who will be occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On April 22, 2022, the employer did not make medical surveillance available to employees performing task generating silica dust. Employees engaged in polishing activities on natural stone and quartz slabs were exposed to crystalline silica dust.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022, a written Hazard Communication Program was not provided where employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to the following:   -Vinyl ester resin, ethylbenzene, styrene, etc. contained in Superior V-Max SV9 -Limestone, petroleum distillates, glycol ethers, etc. contained in Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone -Ethyltriacetoxysilane, methylacetoxysilane titanium oxide, etc. contained in Chem-SEt RTV 4500 Silicone  -Acetone -Graisse EP Black Pearl -Crystalline silica contained in the natural stone and quartz slabs

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not have available the safety data sheet for each hazardous chemicals or products used at the site, including but not limited to the following:  -Vinyl ester resin, ethylbenzene, styrene, etc. contained in Superior V-Max SV9 -Limestone, petroleum distillates, glycol ethers, etc. contained in Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone -Ethyltriacetoxysilane, methylacetoxysilane titanium oxide, etc. contained in Chem-Set RTV 4500 Silicone  -Acetone -Graisse EP Black Pearl -Crystalline silica contained in the natural stone and quartz slabs

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not provide hazardous chemical training for employees engaged in cutting and polishing on natural stone and quartz. Employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to the following:   -Vinyl ester resin, ethylbenzene, styrene, etc. contained in Superior V-Max SV9 -Limestone, petroleum distillates, glycol ethers, etc. contained in Alex Plus Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone -Ethyltriacetoxysilane, methylacetoxysilane titanium oxide, etc. contained in Chem-Set RTV 4500 Silicone  -Acetone -Graisse EP Black Pearl -Crystalline silica contained in the natural stone and quartz slabs

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of  the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica; the contents of this section; and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section:  a)Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA:  On or about January 14, 2022, the employer did not provide employees with information and training on hazards associated with task generating silica dust and measures needed to be implemented to protect employees. Employees engaged in polishing and cutting activities of natural stone and quartz were exposed to crystalline silica dust.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) Imperial Marble & Granite, Inc. located at 10 Industrial Hwy Building H Lester, PA: On or about January 14, 2022,  the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included:  - the identity of the workplace evaluated - the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed   - the date the hazard assessment was done  Employees engaged in polishing and cutting activities on natural stone and quartz, which exposes them to crystalline silica dust, flying objects and noise.