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The photo depicts silica dust exausted to the outside of an abrasive blasting booth without a dust collection system. Photo ID: 1434
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Category:

Silica

Hazard:

Air exhausted from an enclosed sandblasting booth, which contained silica dust, was not exhausted through a dust collection system. The dust drifted into the work area, contributing to silica dust overexposures.

Standard Violated:

1910.94(a)(4)(iii), 1910.1000(c)

Corrective Action:

A new booth and exhaust system was installed. Aluminum oxide was substituted as a blasting agent.

Description:

The photo depicts silica dust exausted to the outside of an abrasive blasting booth without a dust collection system.