OSHA Inspection: BEVEL GRANITE COMPANY, INC

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  a.  Facility - On or about May 31, 2013, periodic inspections that ensure safe operations of the cranes were not performed.  Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with defective cranes.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  a. Facility - On or about May 31, 2013, employees were required to use nylon slings when handling granite stone slabs.  The nylon slings were not inspected on a daily basis for damage or defects thereby exposing employees to crushing hazards while lifting loads.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  a. Facility - On or about May 31, 2013, employees were required to use nylon slings when handling granite stone slabs.  The nylon slings' load marking was damaged and/or illegible thereby exposing employees to crushing hazards while lifting loads.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9): Synthetic web slings were not immediately removed from service for having snags, cuts and tears:  a.  Facility - On or about May 31, 2013, employees were required to use nylon slings when handling granite stone slabs.  The nylon slings were damaged with tears and worn stitches thereby exposing employees to crushing hazards while lifting loads.