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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H01
Inspection Nr: 1505023.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 08/04/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/21/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/21/2021 | $1,000.00 | 08/04/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/2021 | $5,461.00 | 06/23/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1):The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine and throughout facility, employees ( Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in that they dry swept dust that contained silica.