Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926(i)(2)(i)(A) through (F) where there was exposure to respirable crystalline silica: (a) On or about 08/18/2023 at 114 5th Avenue New York, NY 10011, an employee operating a Bosch chipping tool at street level was exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. The employer did not ensure that the employee with exposure to respirable crystalline silica was trained on requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926(i)(2)(i)(A) through (F). (b) On or about 08/18/2023 at 114 5th Avenue New York, NY 10011, an employee operating a Hilti TE 3000 Jackhammer below street level was exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. The employer did not ensure that the employee with exposure to respirable crystalline silica was trained on the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926(i)(2)(i)(A) through (F). NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19