Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 A01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1572262.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $11,396.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 55
Abatement Date: 07/19/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 07/26/2022
Final Order: 11/07/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/07/2022 | $11,396.00 | 07/19/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/26/2022 | $11,396.00 | 07/19/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2022 | $11,396.00 | 07/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134: a) North Tunnel and Northwest Escape Tunnel - Employees entered tunnels to perform work activities, including but not limited to unclogging blocked hatchway feeders and re-setting conveyor trip lines, where there was the potential for exposure to coal dust and respirators were not used, on or about 12/30/2021. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.