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

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 2/12/19, and times prior to, employees dry polishing granite counter tops were provided and required to wear tight fitting half mask respirators for protection against silica dust. Respirators were stored on a nail in the dry fabricating area. Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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.