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

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(C): The exposure control plan did not contain a description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica: a) Fabrication Area - On or about February 23, 2024, the employer did not include in the facility's written exposure control plan details on the housekeeping practices used to control respirable crystalline silica exposures during and following the fabrication of engineered stone countertops containing up to 60% of silica (quartz). Employees conducting engineered stone countertop grinding and polishing operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust approximately 3-6 times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 ?g/m3. 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.