OSHA Inspection: COSMIC SURFACES, INC. DBA PRECISION STONE DESIGNS

Issued

Apr 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,000 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 December 16, 2024, Cosmic Surfaces, Inc. dba Precision Stone Designs 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.  Three employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica above the action limit of 25  �g/m3 while performing finishing of engineered stone 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

Apr 22, 2025

Abate by

May 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to each employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who has been occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year:  a) On December 16, 2024, Cosmic Surfaces, Inc. dba Precision Stone Designs did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to each employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who has been occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year.  Three employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica above the action limit of 25  �g/m3 while performing finishing of engineered stone 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

Apr 22, 2025

Abate by

May 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): Employee information and training. (i) The employer shall ensure that each employee covered by this section can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the following:         (A): The health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica.        (B): Specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica.        (C): Specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used;        (D): The contents of this section.        (E): The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section.  a) On or about December 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure that all employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica in the finishing area could demonstrate knowledge of the contents of this standard and the purpose and description of the medical surveillance program required by the standard.     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

Apr 22, 2025

Abate by

May 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 16, 2024, Cosmic Surfaces, Inc. dba Precision Stone Designs did not establish a written exposure control plan for silica-generating tasks that employees perform at the worksite, including but not limited to finishing of countertops.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).