OSHA Inspection: NEW PRP STONE LLC

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,665 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:  a) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program when respirators were necessary to protect the health of employees from hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, respirable crystalline silica. Employees in the production area conducting marble, engineered stone and granite countertop polishing and grinding operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust over the OSHA Action Limit (AL) of 25 ?g/m3.   All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134(d) through (m) must be contained in a written respiratory protection program for mandatory use of respirators. Key elements include, but are not limited to:  1) Procedures for selection of respirators 2) Medical evaluations for respirator use 3) Fit testing procedures 4) Procedures for proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respirators 5) Employee training 6) Procedures for regularly evaluating the respirator program  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification:  a) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not select and require the use of a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification. An employee working in the production room was required to wear an Air Gear Pro G-500 half-face elastomeric respirator which was not NIOSH-certified.   b) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not select and require the use of a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification.  An employee working in the production room was required to wear an KN-95 ChiSip Folding Protective Mask which was not NIOSH- certified.  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

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 18, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

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)  On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees who were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust when dry and wet cutting, grinding and polishing natural and engineered stone countertops,  and who were required to use a respirator were medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear the respirators.   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

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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 and at least annually thereafter.  a)On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees who were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust  when wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing natural and engineered stone countertops, and who were required to use a respirator were fit tested prior to initial use.  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

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  a) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer required employees to use respiratory protection, when performing wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing on natural and engineered stone counter-tops containing crystalline silica, without ensuring that each employee demonstrated knowledge on why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. Employees perform wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing on natural and engineered stone countertops and were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.  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 purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,668 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) On or about March 12, 2026, the employer did not assess the exposure of employees who were wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing on natural and engineered stone countertops containing 40-50% quartz silica.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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 February 11, 2026,the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan while employees were wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing natural and engineered stone countertops containing 40% and 50% quartz silica.   Employees in the production area conducting marble, engineered stone and granite countertop polishing and grinding operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust over the OSHA Action Limit (AL) of 25 ?g/m3.   All provisions of 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) (A) - (C) must be covered in a written respirable crystalline silica exposure control plan. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following:   1) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.  2) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task.  3) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

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 March 12, 2026 the employer did not make medical surveillance available for employees who were exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year. These employees perform wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing on natural stone countertops containing between 40% and 50% quartz silica.   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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,667 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

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) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not provide training to employees on the hazardous chemicals, present at the shop such as, but not limited to, crystalline silica exposure while wet and dry cutting, grinding and polishing natural and engineered stone countertops containing between 40% and 50% quartz silica.   Employees in the production area conducting marble, engineered stone and granite countertop polishing and grinding operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust approximately 1.1 and 2.2 times over the OSHA Action Limit (AL) of 25 ?g/m3.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not 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) On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees cutting and polishing slabs of natural and engineered stone were provided with training regarding the health hazards of respirable crystalline silica (RCS), tasks that exposed them to the RCS, and any implemented effective control measures.   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

Jun 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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) On or about February 11, 2026,  the employer did not implement, at the workplace, a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describe at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals: 2) Training of employees; 3) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 4) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and, 5) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to: Vicostone, Viatera, Quartz, Granite, Engineered and Natural-Stone countertop material (containing silica) and Acetone.   No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Aug 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) On or about February 11, 2026,  the employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on the hazardous chemicals at the worksite including chemicals from natural and engineered stone kitchen countertops fabrication operations, but not limited to:  Vicostone, Viatera, Quartz, Granite, Engineered and Natural-Stone countertop material (containing silica) and Acetone.  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 purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.