Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J03 I
Inspection Nr: 1468553.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,390.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 09/09/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2020 | $0.00 | 09/09/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2020 | $10,390.00 | 09/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica; the contents of this section; and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: Employees who were exposed to the hazards of silica while conducting operations such as, but not limited to, dry grinding stone, and wet-polishing stone, did not receive training to ensure they had knowledge of the hazards of silica and protective measures, exposing employees to the health hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica.