Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A): The exposure control plan did not contain a description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica: a) Fabrication Area - On February 23, 2024, the employer's exposure control plan did not include a description of tasks that involve potential exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including but not limited to creating cut-outs for sinks, and/or shoveling dry slurry, and/or cleaning exhaust air duct vents from settled crystalline silica dust, in the exposure control plan that was developed for the workplace. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.