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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1202576.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,956.00
Current Penalty: $1,369.20
Issuance Date: 07/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/16/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0230
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2017 | $1,369.20 | 08/16/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/28/2017 | $1,956.00 | 08/16/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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: (a) Ribbon Blender Operation - On or about May 8, 2017, the employer failed to establish a written respiratory protection program for an employee who is required to wear a respirator while exposed to antimony at airborne levels in excess of 0.5 mg/m3, the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for antimony. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.