Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J02
Inspection Nr: 1733858.015
Citation: 01013
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,071.00
Current Penalty: $3,296.15
Issuance Date: 09/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 22
Abatement Date: 03/31/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2024 | $3,296.15 | 03/31/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2024 | $5,071.00 | 09/30/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(2): The employer did not post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend: RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DANGER MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY (a) QuarryCut Inc. located at 77 Wells Road, Parker Ford, PA 19457: On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that signs were posted at all entrances to regulated areas that state that respirable crystalline silica is expected to be in excess of the PEL. Employees are exposed to respirable crystalline silica while engaged in stone cutting operations.