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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 C
Inspection Nr: 1772401.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,675.00
Current Penalty: $3,670.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2025
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 04/04/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/10/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/10/2025 | $3,670.00 | 04/04/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2025 | $5,675.00 | 03/03/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(c): The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 �g/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA: a) Production: On or about October 25, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that a polisher tasked with polishing stone countertops was exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica at an 8-hour TWA of 110 �g/m3. This level exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit for RCS (50 �g/m3). The exposure was derived from a sample collected for a 452-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. b) Production: On or about October 25, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that a polisher tasked with polishing stone countertops was exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica at an 8-hour TWA of 110 �g/m3. This level exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit for RCS (50 �g/m3). The exposure was derived from a sample collected for a 443-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. c) Production: On or about October 25, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that a polisher tasked with polishing stone countertops was exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica at an 8-hour TWA of 62 �g/m3. This level exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit for RCS (50 �g/m3). The exposure was derived from a sample collected for a 443-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. d) Production: On or about October 25, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that a polisher tasked with polishing stone countertops was exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica at an 8-hour TWA of 240 �g/m3. This level exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit for RCS (50 �g/m3). The exposure was derived from a sample collected for a 431-minute sampling period. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled.