Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261153 G01
Inspection Nr: 1309360.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,315.00
Current Penalty: $4,157.50
Issuance Date: 09/11/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 10/04/2018
Final Order: 02/25/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: S103
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/25/2019 | $4,157.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/11/2018 | $8,315.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2018 | $8,315.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, the employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan to control employee exposures to crystalline silica through the use of engineering controls as well as work practice controls. Employees used jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls and rock features with crystalline silica content which ranged between 9%-30% by weight. The jackhammers were not used with a water delivery system or dust collection system. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED