OSHA Inspection: BERTA MARBLE DESIGN LLC

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

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)  Berta Marble Design LLC - Employees, Polishers while working finishing stone counter tops, were exposed to continuous noise at 80.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure of 90 dBA or an eight-hour time-weighted average of 88.8 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 465 minute sampling period on June 9, 2016.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 15 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not conduct monitoring to determine employee's exposure level and the type of personal protective equipment required.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

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)  Berta Marble Design LLC - Employees, Polishers while working finishing stone counter tops, were exposed to continuous noise at 80.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure of 90 dBA or an eight-hour time-weighted average of 88.8 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 465 minute sampling period on June 9, 2016.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 15 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not establish an audiometric testing program.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

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)  Berta Marble Design LLC - Employees, Polishers while working finishing stone counter tops, were exposed to continuous noise at 80.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure of 90 dBA or an eight-hour time-weighted average of 88.8 dBA.  This exposure was observed over a 465 minute sampling period on June 9, 2016.  A zero exposure was assumed for the 15 minutes not sampled.  The employer did not provide training as required.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00402270

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. Establishment - On or about April 27, 2016 employees are exposed to  hazardous chemicals such as  Klean-Strip (methanol), acetone, stone dusts (silica), and epoxies. The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program as required by this section.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 004016602270

General-duty citation text

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)    a. Establishment - On or about April 27, 2016,  Employees are exposed to  hazardous chemicals; such as Klean-Strip (methanol), Acetone, stone( Silica) and epoxies during the manufacture of counter top. The employer did not maintain an Material Safety Data Sheet for each chemical on site.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 004016602270

General-duty citation text

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. Establishment - On or about April 27, 2016, employees are exposed to  hazardous chemicals such as Klean-Strip (methanol), Acetone, stone( Silica) and epoxies during the manufacture and finishing of counter tops.  The employer did not provide training on the hazards of the chemicals including the proper personal protective equipment needed.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not perform frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:    a. Shop Area:  On or about April 27, 2016, Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting stone slabs weighing 750 to 1500 lbs. with a Tramrail bridge/gantry crane rated at 10,000 lbs. which had not been inspected.    Abatement Note:  Among other feasible means, overhead cranes should be inspected on a frequent and periodic basis based upon criteria to include, but not limited to:    1.  Frequency and extent of use.   2.  Routine loading in light of maximum limits.  3.  Anticipated wear and tear on the hooks and wire rope assembly.  4.  Environmental conditions (ie. corrosives, hot work, etc.)  5.  After any malfunction or other abnormality where the unit may have suffered damage.