Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1731940.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $2,765.00
Current Penalty: $2,765.00
Issuance Date: 09/03/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 10/21/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 09/30/2024
Final Order: 03/20/2026
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1855
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 03/20/2026 | $2,765.00 | 10/21/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2024 | $2,765.00 | 10/21/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/03/2024 | $2,765.00 | 10/21/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: (a) Hothead Grabba LLC. located at 234 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Employees were required to wear 3M N95 8210 series particulate respirators by their employer while handling the tobacco leaves. The employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory protection program. Condition observed on or about March 4, 2024 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19
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