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347127102
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0112300
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2023-11-28
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140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
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|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2023-11-28
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: RCS-NEP
|
| Case Closed |
2024-11-14
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1351862 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1466356 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1611694 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1712726 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4563.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-12-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: On or about 11/28/2023, the employer did not establish and implement a respiratory protection program for employees that are required to utilize respirators while cutting, grinding and polishing stone slabs that contain silica. |
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346116940
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0112300
|
2022-08-01
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140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
|
|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2022-08-01
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: R1Noise, N: RCS-NEP
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1351862 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
5470.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5470.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator created hazards including, but not limited to, cardiac and/or pulmonary disorders that could be aggravated by respirator use, wearing of a dirty respirator that can cause dermatitis or ingestion of a hazardous chemical, or sharing of a respirator that leads to transmittal of disease, for employees that are provided with or allowed to wear N-95 and elastomeric respirators. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| 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. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not develop 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 employees that are provided with or allowed to wear N-95 and elastomeric respirators. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| 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. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before employees that cut, grind and polish silica-containing materials are allowed to use the respirator in the workplace. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not ensure respirators were cleaned and disinfected properly for employees that cut, grind and polish silica-containing materials and are provided with or allowed to wear N-95 and elastomeric respirators. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| 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. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training for employees that cut, grind and polish silica-containing materials and are provided with or allowed to wear N-95 and elastomeric respirators. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
5470.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5470.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l) when employees operated a Yale forklift (Model Number GLP060TGEVAE087, Serial Number A875B31580B) to move stone slabs in and around the facility. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
13673.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13673.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s). Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard, Coventry, RI 02816: a. On or about 8/1/2022, the employer did not ensure that the damaged operator's seat on the Yale powered industrial truck was replaced. b. On or about 8/1/2022, the employer did not ensure that the parking/emergency brake on the Yale powered industrial truck was operational. Romancing the Stone, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1407387, citation number 1, item number 4c and was affirmed as a final order on 11-20-2020, with respect to a workplace located at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard, Coventry, RI 02816. |
|
| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
512.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| 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. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about 8/1/2022, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) had been performed through a written certification. |
|
| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-01-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-02-22 |
| Current Penalty |
512.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
512.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-02-08 |
| Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-12-13 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition. Facility at 140 Centre of New England Boulevard in Coventry, RI: a. On or about 8/1/2022, the employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition on the Yale forklift (Model Number GLP060TGEVAE087, Serial Number A875B31580B). |
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|
344663562
|
0112300
|
2020-02-24
|
140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
|
|
| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2020-02-24
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: RCS-NEP, L: R1Noise
|
| Case Closed |
2020-05-05
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1351862 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
|
|
344473400
|
0112300
|
2019-11-25
|
140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-11-25
|
| Case Closed |
2020-12-11
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1520980 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-05-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5937.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-06-04 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 a struck-by hazard while working in the shadow of an unsecured stone slab during a material handling activity. (a) At the outside storage area: On or about 11/22/2019, the employer did not develop and implement an effective handling procedure that addressed adequate bracing and stability of the stone slab, or employee safety, while working in the fall shadow area of the stone slab handling zone. |
|
|
|
344073879
|
0112300
|
2019-06-12
|
140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-06-12
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1463860 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
4100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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 a struck-by hazard while working in the shadow of an unsecured quartz slab during a material handling activity: (a) Worksite - Outside Storage Area: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer did not develop and implement an effective stone slab handling procedure that addressed adequate bracing and stability, as well as employee pedestrian safety, while working in close proximity to the stone slab material handling zone. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
4100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| 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 (PPE): (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer did not ensure that an assessment of workplace activities was conducted to determine the level of personal protective equipment required to protect employees. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer did not require or enforce the use of eye and face protection for an employee wet sanding a stone slab. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer had not established a lockout/tag-out program that included written energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, employees operated forklifts with boom attachments that affect capacity, which were not identified on the forklift data plates. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| 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) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, a forklift operator left the powered industrial truck he was operating unattended with the tines and boom attachment raised approximately twelve feet above the ground surface. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s): (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer did not ensure that the damaged operator's seat on the Yale powered industrial truck was replaced. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii). (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program was developed that included the labeling of hazardous chemicals, safety data sheets and employee training. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-07-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
758.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2020-11-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent for recordable injuries and illnesses: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/12/2019, the employer had not established the use of OSHA record-keeping forms. On 5/24/2019, an employee was involved in an occupational incident resulting in a significant lost time injury, which was not captured on OSHA 300 and 301 forms or equivalent. |
|
|
|
343518627
|
0112300
|
2018-10-09
|
140 CENTRE OF NEW ENGLAND BOULEVARD, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-10-09
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: R1Noise
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1378348 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: Production Area: A door labelled as "Exit" was affixed with two separate, independent locking mechanisms to prevent trespass from outside the facility. In the event of a fire, or other emergency, two locking mechanisms may inhibit free and quick access and egress from the area. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-11-29 |
| 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: Employees conducting cutting, grinding and polishing tasks were exposed to noise in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA as an eight-hour time-weighted average, and the employer did not institute a continuing, effective hearing conservation program: Production Area: 1) On December 12, 2018, a Fabricator was conducting cutting, polishing, grinding activities on granite slabs. The employee was overexposed to continuous noise at a level of 90.6 decibels. This level is 1.9 times in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA, measured as an eight-hour Time-weighted Action Level. The employee was sampled for 460 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; 2) On December 12, 2018, a Fabricator was conducting cutting, polishing, and grinding activities on granite slabs. The employee was overexposed to continuous noise at a level at 89.6 decibels. This level is 1.79 times in excess of OSHA's Action Level of 85 dBA, as an eight-hour Time-weighted Action Level. The employee was sampled for 465 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: Production Area: When wet-grinding and cutting on granite and manufactured quartz stone counters, an employee wore eye protection that was inadequate to prevent eye injuries. The equipment consisted of regular, eyeglass-type eyewear with openings above the eyes and open sides. This type of eyewear would allow stone debris and sparks to go through these openings and strike the worker's eyes. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-11-29 |
| 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: Facility: When employees performed cutting, grinding, and polishing on granite and manufactured quartz materials, the employer did not conduct initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) exposure level to crystalline quartz for each employee. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1466356 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2020-05-05 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2020-06-04 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2022-03-07 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contained the following elements: (A): a description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B): a description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; (C): a description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica: Facility: When employees conducted cutting, grinding, and polishing activities on granite and manufactured quartz products that exposed them to crystalline silica, the employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan containing the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) (A) through (C). |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 J03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-03-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-29 |
| Final Order |
2019-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1712710 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2024-04-11 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Contest Date |
2024-05-06 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2024-11-29 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the following: (A): that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B): that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C): that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 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): that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the contents of this section; (E): that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: Facility: When employees conducted cutting, grinding, and polishing of granite and manufactured quartz slabs, exposing them to crystalline quartz, the employer did ensure the each employee could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the required elements in 29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(A) through (E). |
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312344948
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0112300
|
2010-03-03
|
83 PILSUDSKI STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02909
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2010-03-03
|
| Emphasis |
N: SILICA, L: SILICA, S: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2010-05-18
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
207463571 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100110 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2010-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
112.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
225.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-04-21 |
| Current Penalty |
112.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
225.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-04-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2010-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2010-04-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
|
|
312339203
|
0112300
|
2008-11-04
|
83 PILSUDSKI STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02909
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2009-03-11
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: SILICA, S: POWERED IND VEHICLE, S: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2009-08-31
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
206799983 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
310159173 |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-05-01 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-03-20 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
|
|
310159173
|
0112300
|
2008-01-25
|
83 PILSUDSKI STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02909
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2008-07-11
|
| Emphasis |
S: SILICA, S: NOISE, N: SILICA, L: STONE, L: FORKLIFT, S: POWERED IND VEHICLE
|
| Case Closed |
2009-08-03
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
307577056 |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Current Penalty |
625.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
625.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 C |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
375.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
375.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Current Penalty |
500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
500.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-07-31 |
| Current Penalty |
500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
500.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-08-28 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
| Issuance Date |
2008-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2008-07-31 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
|
|
307577056
|
0112300
|
2006-03-20
|
83 PILSUDSKI STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02909
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2006-08-31
|
| Emphasis |
S: SILICA, N: SILICA
|
| Case Closed |
2008-02-12
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
205526445 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 C |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-06 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2006-09-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2006-10-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
|
