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

29 CFR 1910.1053(g)(2): Where respirator use was required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: 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 respirable crystalline silica. This was most recently documented on February 23, 2024, when employees 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. On February 29, 2024, employee(s) working on engineered stone containing up to 60% silica (quartz) were exposed to respirable crystalline silica concentrations of 180 to 320 �g/m3, approximately 3.6 to 6.5 times the Permissible Exposure Level. 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.