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

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (j)(3) of this section. The employer did not ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects. 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 include respirable RCS in the hazard communication program, post warning signs at all entrances, and provide employee information and training who were exposed to RCS dust containing between 50% and 60% silica quartz, during a sand core mold fabrication process. Personal air sampling results revealed that an employee was exposed to airborne RCS at an 8-hour TWA concentration of 77.24 ug/m3 during sand core molding operations.