Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H02 I
Inspection Nr: 1661222.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/10/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/11/2023 | $0.00 | 08/10/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/23/2023 | $0.00 | 08/10/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(2)(i): The employer allowed compressed air to be used to clean clothing or surfaces where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica without being used in conjunction with a ventilation system to capture blown dust: (a) Building 5, Prep Area: On April 27, 2023, and times prior employees conduct grinding and chipping on precast concrete buildings creating respirable crystalline silica dust. Employees use compressed air to remove the silica dust from the surfaces of the precast buildings.