Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1364360.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 03/30/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity:
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date: 05/24/2019
Final Order: 03/25/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/25/2020 | $7,000.00 | 03/30/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/30/2019 | $13,260.00 | 06/06/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/20/2019 | $13,260.00 | 06/06/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: Facility: On or about December 4, 2018 the employer allowed employees cleaning the mixer to wear tight-fitting respirators while having facial hair that interfered with the sealing surface exposing employees to inhalation hazards from toxic chemicals including but not limited to respirable silica.