| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2024-05-01
|
| Emphasis |
N: RCS-NEP, N: HEATNEP
|
| Case Closed |
2024-10-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2158036 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1742467 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4840.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 158.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 93.3 dBa) which is approximately 3.17 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. Sample taken over 480 minutes. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 97.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 89.8 dBa) which is approximately 1.95 times the action level for an 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. Sample taken over a 408-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 72 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 158.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 93.3 dBa) which is approximately 3.17 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise. Sample taken over 480 minutes. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 97.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 89.8 dBa) which is approximately 1.95 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise. Sample taken over 408 minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 72 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 158.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 93.3 dBa) which is approximately 3.17 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not establish an audiometric testing program to evaluate the employees hearing. sample taken over 480 minutes. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 97.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 89.8 dBa) which is approximately 1.95 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not establish an audiometric testing program to evaluate the employees hearing. Sample taken over 408 minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 72 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 158.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 93.3 dBa) which is approximately 3.17 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not train employees upon initial assignment and annually thereafter. Sample taken over 480 minutes. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 97.5% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 89.8 dBa) which is approximately 1.95 times the action level for a 8-hour workday of 50% dose (equivalent to a TWA of 85 dBa) and the employer did not train employees upon initial assignment and annually thereafter. Sample taken over a 408-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 72 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
6775.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure and N95 respirators without the employer establishing and implementing a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(g)(2): Where respirator use was required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees performed work in an area requiring employees to use respirators to reduce exposure to respirable Silica without having a respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 in place. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure and N95 respirators without first being medically evaluated to ensure the employees were medically able to wear a negative pressure respirator. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure and N95 respirators without first being fit tested. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION/CONDITION) (DESCRIBE HAZARD) a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure and N95 respirators without first being provided training as required by the standard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
6775.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(c): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 3.86 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.22 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.79 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(i): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone air samples that reflect the exposures of employees on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to assess the employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops to determine their 8-hour TWA exposure. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 3.86 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to assess the employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops to determine their 8-hour TWA exposure. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.22 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to assess the employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops to determine their 8-hour TWA exposure. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.79 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica was, or could have been reasonably expected to be, in excess of the PEL: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 3.86 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer failed to establish a regulated area. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.22 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer failed to establish a regulated area. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.79 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer failed to establish a regulated area. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(1): The employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL, and the employer did not demonstrate that such controls are not feasible: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 3.86 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.22 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 cmg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour time weight average (TWA). An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.79 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 I01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, 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. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 7.727 times the action level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, 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. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 4.44 times the action level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, 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. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 5.58 times the action level of 25 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 J03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 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; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: a) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide effective training on silica to employees exposed over the permissible exposure level. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 193.18 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 3.86 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 346-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 134 minutes not sampled. b) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide effective training on silica to employees exposed over the permissible exposure level. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 111 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.22 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 486-minute sampling period. c) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide effective training on silica to employees exposed over the permissible exposure level. An employee wet and dry cutting and polishing, natural and manufactured stone countertops was exposed to respirable crystalline silica hazards at 139.7 micrograms per cubic meter which is approximately 2.79 times the permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Results were based on a 409-minute sampling period with zero exposure used for the 71 minutes not sampled. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
6775.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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: a) Facility: On or about May 1, 2024: Employer did not have a written hazard communication program detailing the hazards of chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, denatured alcohol, lacquers, thinners, sealers, natural stone, and manufactured stone used in the facility |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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: a) Facility: On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include but are not limited to acetone, denatured alcohol, lacquers, thinners sealers, natural stone (Silica), and manufactured stone (Silica) without providing information and training on these chemicals and substances they are required to work around as required by the standard. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2024-04-17
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2024-11-12
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2158036 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1745412 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-26 |
| Current Penalty |
4840.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) 4621 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL. 32563; On or about April 17, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when changing the blade on the Northwood SawJet Model# SJ270-S Serial# 21140 without an energy control procedures being developed, documented, and/or utilized to control potentially hazardous energy. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: a) 4621 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL. 32563; On or about April 17, 2024 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when changing the blade on the Northwood SawJet Model# SJ270-S serial #21140 without providing equipment to efficiently lockout/tagout the machinery. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: a) 4621 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL. 32563; On or about April 17, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when changing the saw blade on the Northwood SawJet Model# SJ270-S serial #21140 in that each employee had not been trained on lockout/tagout in accordance with the standard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-26 |
| Current Penalty |
3871.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-10-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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): a) 4621 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL. 32563: On or about April 17, 2024 and prior to, the employer exposed employees to stuck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate power industrial trucks without the employer first ensuring the employees were competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified by the regulation. |
|
|
