OSHA Inspection: GRANITE DEPOT OHIO, LLC

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $682 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not develop and implement a respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for employees required to use half-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees required to wear half-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not fit test employees required to use half-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:   On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not provide respirator training to employees required to use half-face tight-fitting respirators with cartridges while cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $908 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure the operator of the Toyota Forklift Truck (Serial # 11428) was properly trained and had successfully completed training requirements prior to operation.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,135 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:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer did not assess employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica during cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 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:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica while cutting and polishing granite countertops and sinks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,135 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about June 23, 2025, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

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:  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer failed to provide information and training to employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Dec 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about June 23, 2025, the employer failed to maintain copies of safety data sheets for chemicals used by employees in the workplace such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

Sep 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about June 23, 2025, located along the north warehouse wall at 11400 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44130, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards where the employer failed to properly mount the portable fire extinguisher, that was sitting on the ground at the time of inspection.