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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 903169.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,400.00
Current Penalty: $4,400.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 10/29/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/30/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/2013 | $4,400.00 | 10/29/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2013 | $4,400.00 | 10/29/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: On or about April 30, 2013, in the facility, employees required to work in the "additions room" were required to wear tight-fitting filtering facepiece respirators. The employer did not ensure that employees were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter. Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with refractory materials/dust including, but not limited to, crystalline silica.