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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 D01
Inspection Nr: 1456390.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $3,084.00
Current Penalty: $1,850.40
Issuance Date: 05/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 21
Abatement Date: 07/15/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2020
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 | 06/10/2020 | $1,850.40 | 07/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2020 | $3,084.00 | 07/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section: Saulo's Granite, LLC, Stone Mountain, GA - On or about January 16, 2020, employees are required to dry grind/buff and polish granite counter tops that contains silica. The employer had not conducted monitoring to determine employees exposure to respirable crystalline silica are below the action level. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.