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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H02 I
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1783507.015
Citation: 01002F
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/29/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 04/29/2025
Final Order: 07/18/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/18/2025 | $0.00 | 04/29/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/30/2025 | $0.00 | 04/29/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2025 | $0.00 | 04/29/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002F Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(2)(i): The employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica without being used in conjunction with a ventilation system to capture blown dust: a) On or about October 21, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica in the stone shop during housekeeping tasks. The employer failed to ensure employees were not cleaning surfaces and/or their own clothes with compressed air where silica was present. Compressed air was utilized to clean silica comprised dust off of employees' clothing and to clean surfaces in the stone shop.