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

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): Specified exposure control methods. For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer shall fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. Location: 127 Bethune Blvd, Spring Valley, NY a) On or about December 22, 2023, for an employee engaged in a task identified in Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1. Two (2) employees were exposed to crystalline silica while operating a walk-behind concrete saw to cut street pavement and sidewalk concrete without an integrated water delivery system. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19