Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200): The employer does not protect employees from hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica, which is a carcinogen, by including respirable crystalline silica in a hazard communication program when employees are exposed to the chemical while fabricating 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 a hazard communication program that included 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.