Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) On June 17, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not establish and implement a site-specific written exposure control plan that outlined at least the following elements: descriptions of the tasks that can expose employees to silica, descriptions of the work practices, respiratory protection, engineering controls, description of housekeeping measures, and if necessary, procedures to limit access to areas to reduce employee exposure to crystalline silica. Employee(s) were exposed to dust containing up to 10% crystalline silica (Quartz) when breaking concrete with a pneumatic pavement breaker. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).