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

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200: (a) On or about March 5, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting artificial stone manufacturing activities knew the location of the hazardous communication program and the location of safety data sheets for 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")