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Standard Cited: 19101053 J02
Inspection Nr: 1701001.015
Citation: 01004C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
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 | $0.00 | 05/24/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2024 | $0.00 | 04/12/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(2): The employer did not post signs, as required, at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend: DANGER RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY In the molding area in the rear of the main foundry at 54 Western Avenue, West Springfield, MA: On October 4, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not post signage at all entrances to the production area alerting employees of the presence of respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Personal air sampling results revealed that an employee was exposed to airborne RCS at an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) concentration of 77.24 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) during sand molding operations.