United States | Stone product manufacturer cited for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica

May 28, 2025

U.S. Department of Labor | A U.S. Department of Labor follow-up inspection found that Art Stone-Granite and Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer in Marietta, had failed to administer hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs identified previously on an April 2024 safety and health inspection.

 

Five months after the initial inspection, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company with two repeat violations and 13 serious violations for not providing workplace protections for employees exposed to hazards such as silica dust and occupational related noise.

The company will pay $120,000 in penalties, take action to correct the hazardous conditions, and put steps in place to prevent recurrence.

— Accurate at time of publication | May 2025

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