Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): a) Grinding Court Yard, on or about 8/15/19: Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not implemented to reduce employee exposure to total dust below the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit. Employee exposures as referenced in Citation 1 Item 10a and 10b. EFFECTIVE MEANS OF ABATEMENT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. Provide local exhaust ventilation at point of operation 2. Develop a new procedure for changing out dirty filters in the Grinder Dust Collector 3. Train employees on methods to avoid unnecessary exposure 4. Continue with the respiratory protection program. Ensure employees are aware of how to wear respirator properly with no facial hair permitted. 5. Post abatement, conduct air monitoring to determine total dust exposures are below the PEL.