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

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(B): The exposure control plan did not contain a description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task: a) Fabrication Area - On February 23, 2024, the employer's exposure control plan did not include a description of dust control methods being used at the shop to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica when cutting stone slabs, and/or grinding and polishing stone countertops, and/or shoveling dry slurry, and/or cleaning exhaust air duct vents and floors from settled crystalline silica dust. b) Fabrication Area - On February 23, 2024, the employer's exposure control plan did not list the type of respiratory protection that was required to be used for each task to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. 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.