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Standard Cited: 19101053 E01
Inspection Nr: 1701001.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,452.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/24/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2024 | $5,000.00 | 05/24/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2024 | $6,452.00 | 04/12/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(e)(1): The employer shall establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is, or can reasonably be expected to be, in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL). In the main foundry area 54 Western Avenue, West Springfield, MA: On October 4, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure a regulated area was established to identify the area where employees are exposed to RCS above the PEL of 50 micrograms per cubic meter (50 ug/m3)