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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D02 I Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1692407.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/05/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 03/05/2024
Final Order: 07/09/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/09/2025 | $0.00 | 03/05/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/05/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/05/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(i):The employer did not provide either a full facepiece pressure demand SCBA certified by NIOSH for a minimum service life of thirty minutes or a combination full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Employees were exposed to an asphyxiation hazard in that the employer did not provide employees with respirators for use in IDLH atmospheres and oxygen deficient atmospheres in and around the Cryogenic Deflasher machines. Employees were exposed to oxygen deficient atmospheres while performing tasks including but not limited to "Pre-Startup Cleanout" of Cryogenic Deflasher machines.