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Standard Cited: 19101053 J01
Inspection Nr: 1700712.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/12/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 01/30/2024
Final Order: 05/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 08/12/2024 | $2,500.00 | 11/12/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 06/18/2024 | $2,500.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/09/2024 | $2,500.00 | 06/10/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/31/2024 | $6,250.00 | 02/08/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2023 | $6,250.00 | 02/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and paragraphs (j)(3)(i)(A)-(j)(3)(i)(E) of this section. a. On or about October 3, 2023, in the facility, employees were exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) when performing cutting, polishing and interacting with RCS containing materials. Exposed employees were not trained and able to demonstrate understanding of the health effects of exposure; task(s) which could result in exposure; measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; purpose of the medical surveillance program and a copy of the regulations related to RCS. The employer failed to develop a hazardous communication program which included the required information related to RCS.