Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1460734.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/18/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $6,362.00
Issuance Date: 06/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 0260
Substance: 1591
Substance: C141
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/09/2020 | $6,362.00 | 06/18/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/09/2020 | $8,675.00 | 06/18/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): The employer did not provide each respirator user with a respirator that is clean, sanitary, and in good working order. The employer did not ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of this section, or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer, provided that such procedures are of equivalent effectiveness. a. Concast Birmingham, Inc. dba Concast Metal Products located in Wakeman, Ohio: On or about March 19, 2020 the employer did not ensure powered air purifying respirators worn by employees working on or near the melting furnaces were clean and sanitary. Wipe samples obtained from an employee's respirator, located in the employee's locker, showed that it was contaminated with cadmium, arsenic, and lead.