Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K03 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1565093.015
Citation: 01001E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,702.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 05/17/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/12/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0689
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/12/2022 | $0.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2022 | $8,702.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001E Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace. Employees engaged in welding of stainless-steel are exposed to health hazards such as lung cancer, skin, and respiratory tract irritation, etc. Employees required to use a respirator had not received training on how to properly use a respirator.