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347909368
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0112300
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2024-12-03
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940 WELLINGTON AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-12-03
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1691202 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1690947 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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346909476
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0112300
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2023-08-15
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940 WELLINGTON AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2023-08-15
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1691202 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1546999 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-03-29 |
| Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: a) Stone Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Yale forklift, being used with a front-end attachment for moving stone slabs throughout the facility, was marked appropriately on the nameplate. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service. a) Stone Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the daily checklist for powered industrial trucks was being utilized properly. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
2656.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6641.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a) Corian Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, employer did not ensure that space around three electrical panels was not blocked by storage of materials such as, but no limited to, Corian materials, shelving, and toolboxes, exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-03-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) Corian Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that an electrical enclosure had a proper cover, exposing employees to electrical shock or burn hazards. b) Wood Shop Area: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that an electrical enclosure had a proper cover, exposing employees to electrical shock or burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-03-29 |
| Current Penalty |
350.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
877.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. a) Worksite: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures were inspected annually, which would include an evaluation of the steps to be followed in each written procedure. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-03-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees. a) Worksite: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained with the skills and knowledge required for the safe application of the Lockout/Tagout Program. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-11-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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: a) Corian Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, an extension cord was being using as a substitute for fixing wiring and run above the metal purlin above to power a HEPA vacuum, exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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346912025
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0112300
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2023-08-15
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940 WELLINGTON AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2023-08-15
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1549750 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1690947 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-31 |
| Current Penalty |
4375.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10938.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(iii): Where the most recent exposure monitoring indicated that employee exposures were at or above the action level but at or below the PEL, the employer did not repeat such monitoring within six months of the most recent monitoring: a) Stone Shop (Building 950): On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not repeat employee exposure monitoring for silica within six months of April 8, 2022, when that monitoring indicated that employees were at or above the action level, exposing employees to health hazards including silicosis, lung and kidney disease. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1593.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3984.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals: a) Corian Fabrication Area: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a container labeled acetone, and used by employees, was properly labeled in that it contained denatured alcohol, exposing employees to chemical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
8750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
21875.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who is qualified by appropriate training or experience that is commensurate with the complexity of the program to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness. a) Facility at 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory program. Stone Depot of Rhode Island, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1549750, citation number 1, item number 3d and was affirmed as a final order on February 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Wellington Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
8750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
21875.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were medically able to wear a respirator and that respirators were cleaned and stored so that they would not present a health hazard to employees who may be exposed to dust and silica while required to wear respirators in the: a) Corian shop (Building 940) and b) Stone fabrication shop (Building 950) Stone Depot of Rhode Island was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1549750, citation number 1 item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on February 25, 2022 with respect to a workplace located at 940 Wellington Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
8750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
21875.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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): Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate fit test in the: a.) Corian shop (Building 940) and b.) Stone fabrication shop (Building 950) Stone Depot of Rhode Island, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1549750, citation number 1 item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on February 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Wellington Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
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: a) Worksite: On or about August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a new employee, who's language was not English, was provided with training in the hazards of the cleaning chemicals that they work with, such as Clorox bleach, in a language they understand. |
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345497507
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0112300
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2021-08-18
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940 WELLINGTON AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2021-08-18
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| Emphasis |
N: RCS-NEP
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| Case Closed |
2024-02-16
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1797859 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1546999 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
4351.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8702.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure the Corian shop (bldg. 940) and the stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) were kept in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition exposing employees to slip, trip and fall hazards. a.) The Corian shop floor, window ledges, and electrical outlets were covered in dust. b.) The stone fabrication shop floor was covered in dry dust that contained silica. Work stations were covered with dust and debris and the floor was covered with debris. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, a Personal Protective Equipment assessment of the workplace was not performed to determine if hazards were present which required the use of PPE, such as, but not limited to; eye, face, neck, arm, torso and hearing protection. a.) Employees in the Corian shop (bldg. 940) were exposed to nuisance dust from cutting Corian countertops. Employees were exposed to flammable chemicals including, but not limited to, adhesives and denatured alcohol, and noise from various power tools such as table saws, routers, sanders, vacuums and dust collection systems. b.) Employees in the stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) were exposed to silica dust, flammable chemicals including, but not limited to, acetone, physical hazards from moving heavy stone countertops, and noise from stone cutting and polishing equipment including, but not limited to, CNC machines, grinders and pneumatic water-fed stone polishers. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not prepare a written certification for a Personal Protective Equipment hazard assessment. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| 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: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear respirators in the: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) where employees were exposed to dust while cutting Corian materials b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) where employees were exposed to dust and silica while cutting and grinding granite and other solid surface materials |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not provide employees with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer allowed voluntary respirator use in: a.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) employees wore N95 respirators while cutting, grinding and polishing granite and other solid surface materials that could contain silica and other nuisance dusts. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were medically able to wear a respirator and that respirators were cleaned and stored so that they would not present a health hazard to employees who may be exposed to dust and silica while required to wear respirators in the: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940)and b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) |
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| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and to conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness: a) Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program. |
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| Citation ID |
01003E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| 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: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, 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 a respirator in: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940)and b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) |
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| Citation ID |
01003F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| 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): Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate fit test in the: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940)and b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) |
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| Citation ID |
01003G |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure that respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, and excessive moisture and to prevent deformation of the facepiece in the: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) and b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) |
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| Citation ID |
01003H |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable respiratory protection training to employees in the: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940)and b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI a.) On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not assess the exposure to silica for employees in the stone fabrication shop that were cutting, grinding and polishing granite and other solid surface materials that contain silica. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan for employees exposed to silica while cutting, grinding and polishing in the stone fabrication shop. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1): The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible: a) Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, employees were exposed to silica dust while dry sweeping the floors in the stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950). |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 H02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(2)(i): The employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica without being used in conjunction with a ventilation system to capture blown dust: a) Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing and work surfaces in the stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950), where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| 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: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as Corian Joint adhesive (flammable) and denatured alcohol (flammable). b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as acetone and inhalation hazards by working with solid surface materials containing silica such as granite and Wilsonart Quartz. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet. Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace including but not limited to: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as Corian Joint adhesive (flammable) and denatured alcohol (flammable). b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as acetone and inhalation hazards by working with solid surface materials containing silica such as granite and Wilsonart Quartz. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical in use including, but not limited to: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as Corian Joint adhesive (flammable) and denatured alcohol (flammable). b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as acetone and inhalation hazards by working with solid surface materials containing silica such as granite and Wilsonart Quartz. |
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| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| 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: Facilities at 940 and 950 Wellington Avenue, Cranston RI: On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area including, but not limited to: a.) Corian shop (bldg. 940) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as Corian Joint adhesive (flammable) and denatured alcohol (flammable). b.) Stone fabrication shop (bldg. 950) employees are exposed to fire hazards by working with flammable chemicals such as acetone and inhalation hazards by working with solid surface materials containing silica such as granite and Wilsonart Quartz. |
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345469993
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0112300
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2021-08-10
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940 WELLINGTON AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI, 02910
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-08-10
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2024-02-16
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1794064 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1549750 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by a stone slab: On or about 8/10/2021, the employer failed to ensure that an employee was protected when moving and measuring a granite slab which was not adequately secured or braced. This work required the employee to stand in the fall shadow of the granite slab while maneuvering the slab and manually measuring the slab with a tape measure, exposing the employee to being struck and crushed by the unsecured slab. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: (a) Corian Department: On or about 8/18/21, the employer had not established a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections when maintenance is performed by employees on equipment such as, but not limited to, an Industrial table saw. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
4351.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8702.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set: (a) Building 550: On or about 8/10/2021and 8/18/2021, the employer did not ensure that employees who operate the powered industrial truck lowered the load engaging means before they left the truck unattended. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Building 550: On or about 8/10/2021 and 8/18/2021, the employer did not ensure that all of the employees who operate the Yale powered industrial trucks were provided with adequate training and evaluation as specified in this paragraph. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service. (a) Building 550: On or about 8/18/2021, the employer did not ensure that each Yale powered industrial truck was examined at least daily prior to the employees placing them into service. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts and flying chips and sparks: (a) Corian Department: On or about 8/18/21, employees were using the Grizzly Industrial table saw, model # G0655, Serial # 162296, which was not provided with an adequate blade guard. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut: (a) Corian Department: On or about 8/18/21, the employer did not ensure that the Grizzly Industrial table saw, model # G0655, Serial # 162296 had an adjustable hood guard. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-04-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator: (a) Corian Department: On or about 8/18/21, the employer did not ensure that the Grizzly Industrial table saw, model # G0655, Serial # 162296 had non kickback fingers or dogs. |
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