Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H01
Inspection Nr: 1770822.015
Citation: 01003E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 03/13/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2025
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 | 04/21/2025 | $0.00 | 03/13/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2025 | $0.00 | 03/13/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003E Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1):The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible: On or about August 15, 2024 and at times prior thereto and thereafter, at the saw shop, employees used brooms and shovels daily to clean sandstone dust and debris which contained crystalline silica from the floor of the saw shop.