OSHA Inspection: NU TILE & MARBLE, INC.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $3227.00 Reduced

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) On or about October 30, 2023, the employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level while finishing quartz countertops.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  a) On or about October 30, 2023, the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan for exposure to respirable crystalline silica during finishing of quartz countertops.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $3227.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(1):The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200):  On or about October 30, 2023, the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in a hazard communication program. Employees are exposed to respirable crystalline silica during finishing of quartz countertops.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about Octo er 30, 2023, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace including but not limited to silica. Employees are exposed to respirable crystalline silica during finishing of quartz countertops.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).