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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100094 A05 II Ventilation.
Inspection Nr: 1470794.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,626.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/15/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/29/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/29/2020 | $3,000.00 | 09/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2020 | $4,626.00 | 09/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(ii): Abrasive-blasting respirators were not worn by all abrasive-blasting operators when using silica sand in manual blasting operations where the nozzle and blast were not physically separated from the operator in an exhaust ventilated enclosure: a) Abrasive blasting area; On or about March 6, 2020 and at times prior to the employer required that employees work with and around concentrations of crystalline silica that were previously known to exceed the permissible exposure limit without ensuring that employees utilized the appropriate personal protective equipment such as but not limited to air supplied respirators exposing the employees to hazards associated with crystalline silica.