Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1508966.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/23/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $1,755.00
Current Penalty: $1,140.75
Issuance Date: 05/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/29/2021
Emphasis:
Substance: 0505
Substance: 0577
Substance: 1593
Substance: 1911
Substance: 2037
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/29/2021 | $1,140.75 | 06/23/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/2021 | $1,755.00 | 06/23/2021 | 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: At this commercial construction work site, the employer had not established a respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators when mixing and spraying masonry cementitious materials and chemicals. An effective respiratory protection program would include, but not limited to: a. Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the work place; b. Medical evaluation of employees required to wear respirators; c. Valid fit testing procedures for each type of tight-fitting respirators; d. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and maintaining respirators, and; e. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators.