Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J03 I
Inspection Nr: 1690025.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,828.00
Current Penalty: $9,679.60
Issuance Date: 01/16/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/13/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 02/14/2024
Final Order: 02/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/20/2024 | $13,828.00 | 02/13/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/15/2024 | $9,679.60 | 02/13/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/16/2024 | $13,828.00 | 02/13/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: (A) the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B) specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C) specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; (D) the contents of this section; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: a) Cell-19 Area; On or about August 10, 2023, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards, in that the employer did not ensure employees can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health hazards, engineering controls, and work practices associated with respirable crystalline silica. b) C/D Degating Area; On or about August 10, 2023, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards, in that the employer did not ensure employees can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health hazards, engineering controls, and work practices associated with respirable crystalline silica.