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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261153 I02 I
Inspection Nr: 1554978.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/29/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/09/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/09/2022 | $2,750.00 | 04/29/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2022 | $5,801.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A)-(i)(2)(i)(F) of this standard: a) Worksite located at 621 Main St, Boonton, NJ The employer did not train employees on the hazards of respirable crystalline silica which they were exposed to while performing stone cutting activities using a handheld saw. Employees using a handheld power saw were exposed to respirable crystalline silica at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 173.5 micrograms per cubic meter (�g/m3), which is 3.5 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time period of 242 minutes. Violation occurred on or about 09/24/2022.