Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J01
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Inspection Nr: 1387638.015
Citation: 03003E
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: 003E 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): (a) On or about March 5, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that respirable crystalline silica was included in the hazard communication program for hazardous chemicals that contained respirable silica such as, but not limited to, Lehigh Portland Cement. This exposed employees to the physical and chemical hazards of chemicals including respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including: Silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")