Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1374111.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,956.00
Current Penalty: $5,569.20
Issuance Date: 05/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/31/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/23/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/23/2019 | $5,569.20 | 07/31/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2019 | $7,956.00 | 05/31/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: Employees engaged in metal scrapping activities, a task requiring the use of respiratory protection, were exposed to air contaminated hazards. A written respiratory protection program containing the requirements standard elements such as but not limited to worksite-specific procedures, respirator selection, employee training, fit testing, medical evaluation, and respirator use, cleaning, maintenance, and repair had not been developed or implemented by the employer.