OSHA Inspection: WESTERN UTILITY LLC DBA HYLAN

Issued

Jan 30, 2026

Abate by

Feb 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $7,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

(1):29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified in Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  a) On or about August 29, 2025 at the above mentioned address, employees of Western Utility LLC dba Hylan did not implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1. Employees used a Husqvarna K760 power saw to cut sections of road  containing up to 5% of respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact or a tool equipped with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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.