Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1439590.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/30/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/26/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/2020 | $0.00 | 04/30/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification: At the facility, employees were provided a single-strap dust mask to be used for comfort from pollen or other allergens in lieu of a respirator for use with organic solvents and respirable dust: (a): In the bleach area, employees dispense chemical products including but not limited to concentrated bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) into plastic containers, (b): In the mixer area, employees are exposed to respirable dust (SoBind Impression R5L Soy Polymer [CMC, Carboxymethyl cellulose]), and other powdered chemical ingredients, while performing mixing operations during manufacturing of soap detergents.