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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1504375.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/07/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/07/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/07/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: The employer failed to implement the respiratory program for an employee wearing a full face respirator to assist in an ammonia line break of Thermutators 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the Taco room located at 512 S. Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. During the ammonia line break of Thermutator 1, ammonia gas was unexpectantly released engulfing the Taco room and exposing the employees to burn / inhalation hazards.