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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 VI Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1162509.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/27/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $8,600.00
Issuance Date: 01/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/27/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/27/2017 | $8,600.00 | 02/27/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/11/2017 | $12,471.00 | 02/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(vi): The written program did not contain procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators: On or about July 13, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employers written respiratory protection program did not address procedures to ensure the quality of breathing air provided by the Quincy QSI-370 compressor used to supply breathing air to employees using supplied air respirators. The employees were exposed to inhalation hazards of including, but not limited to: carbon monoxide, water vapor, oil/oil mists. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure adequate air quality of breathing air provided for supplied air respirators to protect employees from respiratory injury or death.