Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Fabrication Area - Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation does not have a written respiratory protection program developed and implemented to protect the health of employees from hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to acetone, styrene (components of Superior Polyesters Transparent Knife Grade Adhesive) and ethylbenzene (components of Superior Polyesters Transparent Knife Grade Adhesive). This was most recently documented on February 23, 2024, when employee(s) used 3M 8210 Plus N95s respirators and 3M 6000 series half-face negative pressure elastomeric respirators with 3M 602923 cartridges (Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100), during the fabrication of stone countertops. Elements of a written respiratory protection program including but not limited to medical evaluation, fit testing and training are not implemented in the workplace. 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 demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.