Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: The employer does not protect employees from hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica, which is a carcinogen, by establishing and implementing a written exposure control plan while employees fabricate stone countertops. This most recently occurred on or about October 7, 2020, at the location of 4100 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134, in the fabrication department, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for respirable crystalline silica when employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica, a carcinogen, generated while fabricating countertops consisting of granite, marble and other silica containing stone. 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. The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.