OSHA Inspection: INTERNATIONAL STONE GALLERY

Issued

Mar 11, 2026

Abate by

Mar 31, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

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) International Stone Gallery: On or about 12/8/2025,  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 for employees water-polishing slabs of granite/quartz and working near machines that water-cut and water-polish the slabs containing respirable crystalline silica.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 11, 2026

Abate by

Mar 31, 2026

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) International Stone Gallery: On or about 12/8/2025, the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan for employees water-polishing slabs of granite/quartz and working near machines that water-cut and water-polish the slabs containing respirable crystalline silica.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 11, 2026

Abate by

Mar 31, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

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):  a) International Stone Gallery: On or about 12/8/2025, the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 11, 2026

Abate by

Mar 31, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) International Stone Gallery: On or about 12/8/2025, employees were wearing elastomeric respirators voluntarily when installing counters in the field, and the employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 11, 2026

Abate by

Mar 31, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $0 Reduced

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) International Stone Gallery: On or about 12/8/2025  employees working with Nitro one shot ( 40-70% Methyl Methacrylate Monomer, 1-5% Methacrylic Acid, and 5-15% Benzoyl Peroxide) and Big dog adhesive (Fatty acids, C18-unsatd., dimers, reaction products with polyethylenepolyamides 3,6-diazaoctanethylenediamin),  both skin and eye irritants, were not provided with effective information and training on these hazardous chemicals, exposing them to health hazards.    Employees shall be informed of:       1.   The requirements of this section:      2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND     3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety   Data Sheets.      Employee training shall include at least:      1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.      2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.      3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.      4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED