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

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(2): The employer did not post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend: DANGER RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY The employer does not to protect employees from hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica, which is a carcinogen, by posting signs at the entrance to the regulated area where employees are overexposed to respirable crystalline silica 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 where employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica at over five times the permissible exposure limit, the employer failed to post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the required legend. 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.