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

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on 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 November 16, 2023, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1 with respect to excavators used to fracture concrete and brick containing 10-20% crystalline silica during demolition activities. Employees were exposed to crystalline silica during interior and exterior demolition at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085. 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 of abatement, or other written records.