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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1575800.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/16/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $8,806.00
Current Penalty: $8,806.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2022 | $8,806.00 | 09/16/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2022 | $8,806.00 | 08/12/2022 | 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) KVK Tech - On or about February 1, 2022, compression tab and blending/sifting operators were required to wear powered air purifying respirators. The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required. b) KVK Tech - On or about May 6, 2022, maintenance employees were required to wear half face N95 respirators while changing air filters in the filter room. The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection as required. 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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.