Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J01
Inspection Nr: 1717839.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 12/02/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/02/2024
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 | 07/02/2024 | $7,000.00 | 12/02/2024 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2024 | $14,518.00 | 07/11/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A 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): a) 475 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Southside Hand Fabrication area - On or about January 18, 2024, employees performing grinding on engineered and natural stone countertops were exposed to respirable crystalline silica and the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in their hazard communication program. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.