| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-03-07
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, N: RCS-NEP
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2137866 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1843.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3687.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i): Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types as were needed for special hazards of operation and storage: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, There was no fire protection where category 2 flammable liquids including, but not limited to, H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner and Sher-Wood Water White Conversion Varnish V84 F 82, were in storage and in use. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, Employees dispensed H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner, with a flash point of 22 degrees F, into a secondary container without the containers being electrically interconnected. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100107 B05 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, Employees use spray booth to coat cabinets with varnish, space within the spray booth was not protected with sprinklers. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1382.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, The employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program when an employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric 3M 5300 respirator while spraying varnish. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, Employee was required to wear a 1/2 face elastomeric 3M 5300 respirator while spraying varnish and had not been provided with a medical evaluation. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, and annually thereafter: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, An employee was required to wear a 1/2 face elastomeric 3M 5300 respirator while spraying varnish and had not been provided with a fit test. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/28/2024, An employee was required to wear a half face elastomeric 3M 5300 respirator and was not provided with annual training. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1382.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a.) Finish Room, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, Employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials including, but not limited to, West System 209 Extra Slow Hardener, Sher-Wood Water White Conversion Varnish V84 F 82, and H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner, and suitable facilities for quick drenching of the eyes were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1382.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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.) IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator received the required training and evaluation. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i):When a powered industrial truck was left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set. a.) Stone Shop, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024; A powered industrial truck, Hyster forklift model H60FT Serial Number L177B04877D, was left unattended, and the load engaging means were not fully lowered. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1843.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3687.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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.) Wood Shop, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer permitted use of the "SawStop" table saw without a guard. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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.) Wood Shop, IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer permitted use of the "SawStop" table saw without non kickback fingers or dogs. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1382.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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; specifically: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) SDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite; 3) Employee training and information. The written program must also include: (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite. (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks. (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards. a.) IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer did not develop and implement a comprehensive Hazard Communication Program for employees working with hazardous materials including, but not limited to, West System 209 Extra Slow Hardener, Sher-Wood Water White Conversion Varnish V84 F 82, H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Propane. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a.) IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer did not maintain safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical employees utilized including, but not limited to, West System 209 Extra Slow Hardener, Sher-Wood Water White Conversion Varnish V84 F 82, H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Propane. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
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.) IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals utilized by employees including, but not limited to, West System 209 Extra Slow Hardener, Sher-Wood Water White Conversion Varnish V84 F 82, H.E.T. 1500 Lacquer Thinner, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Propane. Abatement certification is required. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-06-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
461.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
922.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-07-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30. a.) IVO Granite L.L.C., 1201 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501, on or about 3/7/2024, The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent for calendar year 2023. Abatement certification is required. |
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