Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1042803.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/13/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/27/2015 | $0.00 | 11/13/2015 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2015 | $4,000.00 | 08/15/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; (a) On February 26, 2015, an employee was observed with a full beard wearing a respirator. The employee was exposed to chromium (VI) health hazards. The employee had a full beard which interfered with obtaining a proper seal between the face and the respirator. The employee was using a 3M half face respirator while grinding inside of a tank.