Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J01
Inspection Nr: 1755399.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $3,018.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/14/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/14/2025
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 | 01/14/2025 | $3,018.00 | 05/14/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2024 | $8,067.00 | 01/10/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee was 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 were addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects: (a) On or about September 26, 2024, in the finishing area, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica and the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in a hazard communication program. Employees were not trained on the contents of the silica standard, 29 CFR 1910.1053, in accordance with the provisions of 1910.1053(j)(3), and on the health hazards of silica, including cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects.