Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 I05 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1509809.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $5,728.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/20/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 07/29/2021
Final Order: 07/14/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/14/2022 | $5,728.00 | 07/20/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/03/2021 | $10,728.00 | 07/20/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2021 | $10,728.00 | 07/20/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iii): The sorbent beds and filters of compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators were not maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically following the manufacturer's instructions: (a) On or about February 24, 2021, employees used supplied air respirators while conducting spray painting within spray booth number 11. The four (4) in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters were not maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule of semi-annual and quarterly maintenance. The last documented filter system maintenance was in March of 2019. (b) On or about February 24, 2021, employees used supplied air respirators while conducting powder coating spraying operations on the powder coating line. The four (4) in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters were not maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule of semi-annual and quarterly maintenance. The last documented filter system maintenance was in March of 2019.