Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1653485.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,026.00
Current Penalty: $3,013.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 60
Abatement Date: 08/30/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/29/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/29/2023 | $3,013.00 | 08/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2023 | $6,026.00 | 08/30/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: a) 3370 Drennan Industrial Loop North, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Colorado Ready Mix Plant): On or about June 23, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to health hazards from improper respirator use. The employer failed to ensure employees were clean shaven before respirator usage.