Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. a) Thurston Road, Rochester, NY - On or about and prior to 7/23/19, contractor employees performing demolition activities used demo saws to cut and break speed block, concrete block, and clay tiles. This work was all performed dry without the use of any water or devices equipped with an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the device. Contract employees were engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the controlling employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, and did not assess and limit the exposure of contract employees to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED