Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 H01
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Inspection Nr: 1387638.015
Citation: 03003C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 53
Abatement Date: 09/18/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2019 | $0.00 | 09/18/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2019 | $0.00 | 09/18/2019 | Other |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1): The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and did not ensure that wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods were used to minimize the likelihood of exposure were not feasible: (a) On or about March 5, 2019 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting cleaning operations were not dry sweeping. This exposed employees to the health hazards of respirable crystalline silica. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")