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

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii): The employer did not review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least annually and update it as necessary: a) Fabrication area - On or about February 23, 2024, the employer did not review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written exposure control plan at least annually and did not update it as necessary to address aspects including but not limited to changes in work practices, tool modifications, or reports of medical symptoms related to respirable crystalline silica exposures. Employees conducting engineered stone countertop cutting, grinding and polishing operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust approximately 4-6 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.