| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2013-01-09
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| Emphasis |
N: SILICA
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| Case Closed |
2013-06-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
731211 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): (a) Production area, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an unguarded table saw blade while cutting cultured marble and solid surface materials. Push sticks were used to avoid contact with the unguarded blade. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E02 IV C |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c): Category 1 flammable liquids, with a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 C), were used where there were sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel. (a) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable with a flashpoint of 88 degrees F, in the same area with unapproved electrical junction box wiring. (b) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable with a flashpoint of 88 degrees F, in the same area with unapproved electrical switch for the Rich-Air, air purification system. (c) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable with a flashpoint of 88 degrees F, in the same area with unapproved electrical wall fan wiring. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E07 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(i)(b): Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under normal operations were not classified Class I, Division 1 according to the requirements of subpart S of this part, and were within 5 feet in all directions from all points of vapor liberation. (a) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable, in the same area with unapproved electrical junction box wiring. (b) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable, in the same area with unapproved electrical switch for the Rich-Air, air purification system. (c) Marble manufacturing, West wall of mixing area; on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were mixing several gallons of resin containing styrene, a Class I flammable, in the same area with unapproved electrical wall fan wiring. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i): Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment shall be provided in such quantities and types as are needed for the special hazards of operation and storage. (a) Manufacturing mixing area, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, did not have a fire extinguisher near the mixers where employees mixed resin containing styrene (a Class I flammable liquid). Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 E |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(e): A side-hinged exit door was not used. (a) Production area, North wall, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, overhead door was the primary means of exit. (b) Middle of facility, wall between Manufacturing and Production, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an overhead door was designated as an exit. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. (a) West exit door, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, drags on concrete pad outside of the door, not allowing it to open all the way. Door opens approximately 20 inches. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) Production area, on or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where access to the west wall electrical panel was blocked by storage of plywood and other work materials. Note: Abatement certification is NOT required. Abatement was completed during the inspection. |
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