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Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1773422.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,074.00
Current Penalty: $1,037.00
Issuance Date: 12/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0419730
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/15/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/15/2025 | $1,037.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/26/2024 | $2,074.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. a. On or about September 05, 2024, in the United Airline West Ramp Hangar in the Maintenance area: employees were exposed to respiratory hazards, in that employees were wearing 3M Half facepiece respirators while performing interior aircraft removal of adhesive tape with Acetone chemical. The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the use.