| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2016-09-08
|
| Emphasis |
N: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2018-10-01
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1133406 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1175174 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
1906.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: (a) On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not establish an effective hearing conservation program for employees who operate sanding and polishing tools during stone countertop fabrication, exposed to continuous noise at 84.6% of the action level noise exposure or the equivalent sound level of approximately 88.7 decibels during 431 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero (0) increment for the 49 minutes not sampled. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
1141.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1630.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not establish a written respiratory program with procedures for employees required to wear respirators when they grind, cut, sand, and assemble stone countertops. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees' ability to use a respirator, before the employees were fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were observed performing stone countertop fabrication while wearing tight fitting half mask respirators without a medical evaluation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not conduct fit testing for employees required to wear tight-fitting respirators, when performing stone countertop fabrication operations. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the general requirements of the standard: On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that employees who are required to wear a respirators during stone fabrication operations, were able to properly inspect respirators, check the seals of the respirator, know why proper fit is necessary, and how improper maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
1141.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1630.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees who use hazardous chemicals such as, but no limited to, silica, a carcinogen, benzoyl peroxide, a sensitizer, and styrene, an irritant, while performing stone countertop fabrication tasks. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure containers with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to alcohol and acetone, were identified with appropriate labeling. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: On or about September 8, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not collect and maintain copies of safety data sheets for employees who use hazardous chemicals such as, but no limited to, silica, a carcinogen, benzoyl peroxide, a sensitizer, and styrene, an irritant, while performing the stone countertop fabrication tasks. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 September 8, 2016, the employer did not provide effective information on health hazards of silica dust, adhesives, and solvents to employees who use hazardous chemicals to perform stone countertop fabrication tasks. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2016-09-03
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
|
| Case Closed |
2018-06-29
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1132915 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1175833 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
8874.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12675.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that A- frame storage racks were capable of supporting the load of the granite and marble slabs that were stacked on them, thereby exposing employees to struck-by/crushed-by hazards, in the event of an unexpected collapse of the storage racks. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2535.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated a powered industrial truck were trained in the safe operation of the forklift. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2535.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3622.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that all 110 VAC receptacles in areas where wet cutting and polishing occurred, were approved for use in a wet/damp location. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that a forklift front-end attachment which was used on a forklift to move stone slab products was approved by the manufacturer or a qualified Registered Professional Engineer. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered: On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that a forklift front-end attachment which was used on a forklift to move stone slab products was marked with its load capacity as required by the Standard. |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: On or about September 3, 2016, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords supplying 110-VAC to equipment were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring. |
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