Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 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) Between Shipping and Finishing Area; On or about August 10, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respirable crystalline silica, in that employees were allowed to broom to clean dust from the floors. b) Throughout the facility; On or about August 10, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respirable crystalline silica, in that the POWERBOSS and TENNANT 800 Sweepers an employee used to clean dust did not contain methods that minimized the likelihood of exposure to crystalline silica.