Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474473.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 07/15/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $4,425.00
Current Penalty: $2,212.50
Issuance Date: 06/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/14/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/14/2020 | $2,212.50 | 07/15/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/2020 | $4,425.00 | 07/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: a) Fertilizer Plant, Great Falls, MT: On or about May 6, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards while using a 3m elastomeric half mask with p100 particulate filters, without having a medical evaluation.