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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1598680.015 - Primus Marble Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Primus Marble Inc.
12229 Montague Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
12229 Montague, Pacoima, CA 91331
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 327991/Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/12/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1898806 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 16 | |
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 16 | |
| Initial Penalty | $45,675 | $10,195 | $25,200 | $9,805 | $0 | $90,875 |
| Current Penalty | $45,675 | $10,195 | $25,200 | $9,805 | $0 | $90,875 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342(A) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3664(A) | 08/12/2022 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 43000004 A | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203(A) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $685 | $685 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3362(A) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $685 | $685 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3668(A) | 08/12/2022 | $685 | $685 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5097(B)(1) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5194(H)(1) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5204(E)(2)(B) | 08/12/2022 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5204(F)(2) | 08/12/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 02001 | Serious | 5204(C) | 08/12/2022 | 08/24/2022 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 12. | 03001 | Serious | 5204(D)(3)(D) | 08/12/2022 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 13. | 04001 | Serious | 5204(G) | 08/12/2022 | 08/24/2022 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 14. | 05001 | Serious | 5204(J)(3)(A) | 08/12/2022 | 08/24/2022 | $12,375 | $12,375 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 15. | 06001 | Repeat | 5204(I)(1)(A) | 08/12/2022 | 08/24/2022 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested | |
| 16. | 07001 | Willful | 5204(F)(1) | 08/12/2022 | 08/24/2022 | $10,195 | $10,195 | $0 | 12/15/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
An employee worked at a natural and engineered stone countertop manufacturing business where he was exposed to respirable crystalline silica. The employee developed silicosis and subsequently died at 12:30 p.m. on November 4, 2020.
Keywords: Dust, Dust Inhalation, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1598680.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Misc. metal,plastic,stone&glass-working mach. op's |