Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1695478.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $5,759.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/30/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/11/2024 | $5,759.00 | 04/30/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2024 | $11,292.00 | 03/19/2024 | 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) Shale Area and Mixing area; On or about August 31, 2023: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear N95 respirators in the workplace without the employer establishing and implementing a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. b) Brick Face Saw Area; On or about August 31, 2023: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear N95 respirators in the workplace without the employer establishing and implementing a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.