Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(1): The employer did not ensure engineering and work practice controls are present and appropriate, unless the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible: Atlanta Kitchens, LLC-Decatur, GA- On or about May 16, 2019, and times prior to, the employer had not established procedures to prevent or fix malfunctions that would result in increased exposures (e.g., inspections of booth for damages and gaps to maintain silica dust inside the booth). Also, the employer had not investigated work practice controls such as the use of water to control dust and/or the positioning of local exhaust hoods: a) an employee dry polishing and dry buffing granite counter tops was exposed to respirable silica levels of 145 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), 2.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 465 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the 15 minutes not sampled. b)an employee assisting with dry polishing and dry buffing granite counter tops was exposed to respirable silica levels of 118 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), 2.36 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3. The exposure was derived from a sample taken over 405 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the 75 minutes not sampled. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.