Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:

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) On or about March 5, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting artificial stone manufacturing activities were trained on hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, PB Penetrating Catalyst, leche, Portland cement, Quikcrete, hydraulic fluids, oils and lubricants. This exposed employees to the physical and chemical hazards of chemicals including skin and eye irritation as well as respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including: Silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease. Coronado Stone Product was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1088592, citation number 1, item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/03/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 59 Franklin Street, Westfield, NY 14787. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")