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

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified in 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) On or about May 15, 2025 at the above mentioned address, employees of AJD Concrete Construction Corp did not implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1. Employees used a Stihl TS-420 to cut sections of road surrounding a multiple sewer holes containing up to 2% of respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact or a tool equipped with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system. b) On or about May 15, 2025 at the above mentioned address, employees of AJD Concrete Construction Corp did not implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1. Employees used a walk behind saw to remove sections of road containing up to 2% of respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact or a tool equipped with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.