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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1441580.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,856.00
Current Penalty: $4,426.00
Issuance Date: 12/05/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2019 | $4,426.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2019 | $8,856.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: a) U.S. Battery Mfg. Augusta, Inc. - In the Oxide plant, an employee was provided and required to use a full face negative pressure respirator for protection against lead exposure. An annual fit test for the full face was not performed, on or about 10/30/19. b) U.S. Battery Mfg. Augusta, Inc. - In the Oxide plant, an employee was provided and required to use a half mask negative pressure respirator for protection against lead exposure. The last fit test was performed on 8/28/18 and not repeated within 12 months, on or about 10/30/19.