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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 F01
Inspection Nr: 1585806.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/15/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/12/2022
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 | 10/12/2022 | $4,000.00 | 01/31/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2022 | $10,151.00 | 11/02/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(1):The employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL, unless the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible: Location: Handheld Fabrication Area On or about 4/19, 2022, adequate engineering and work practice controls were not utilized to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL. A) The Airmax ventilation system was positioned along the surronding walls and away from the countertop surface fabrication point of operation. Location: Handheld Fabrication Area On or about 3/25/2022 and 4/19, 2022, work practice controls were not utilized to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL. B) Employees utilized compressed air guns without engineering controls affixed to clean work clothing and countertop holes.