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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H02 I
Inspection Nr: 1586407.015
Citation: 01003G
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/11/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 09/27/2022
Final Order: 01/20/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/20/2023 | $0.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2022 | $0.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2022 | $0.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003G Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(2)(i): The employer did not prohibit 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 ventillation system to capture blown dust: a) On or about May 10th 2022, at the mold and squeeze area of the production floor at the mold and squeeze machine, an employee was observed using compressed air to clean the molds of sand, exposing employees to respirable crystalline silica. b) On or about May 10th 2022, at the mold and squeeze area of the production floor at the mold and squeeze machine, an employee was observed using compressed air to clean the molds of sand, potentially exposing employees to respirable crystalline silica.