Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 J01
Inspection Nr: 1453424.015
Citation: 01012A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/29/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $10,390.00
Current Penalty: $6,735.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 06/08/2020
Final Order: 01/21/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/21/2022 | $6,735.00 | 06/29/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/08/2020 | $10,390.00 | 06/29/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2020 | $10,390.00 | 06/29/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(1): Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees-(1) Hazard communication. The employer shall include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (j)(3) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects. (a) On or about January 9, 2020, the employer had not included respirable crystalline silica in a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to respirable crystalline silica (carcinogen) above the permissible exposure limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for an 8 hour time-weighted average while in the buffing area of the finishing department, who were sanding, buffing, and grinding on engineered marble sinks.