Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J02
Inspection Nr: 1685013.015
Citation: 01004D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/22/2023
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 | 12/22/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2023 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(2): Signs. 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 sandblasting booth area at 22 Mount Dumplin Rd. Palmer, MA: On July 21, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not post signage at all entrances to the abrasive blasting booth alerting employees of the presence of respirable crystalline silica.