Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(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) Pinewald Aqua water tower: The employer did not incorporate crystalline silica into their written hazard communication program or provide training to employees on the hazards of crystalline silica. Employees spray painted the interior and exterior of the 1.5 million gallon Pinewald water tower using Perma Clean 100 Epoxy Part A product code A-4165 that contained 5-10% microcrystalline silica, on or about 1/17/24. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.