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

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section: a) On or about March 14, 2025, Kimberly Construction, LLC did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Employees were exposed to crystalline silica when removing house siding containing up to 10% silica. 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.