Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 I08 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1806145.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/01/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/01/2025 | $16,550.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2025 | $16,550.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(8):An asphyxiating substance was introduced into breathing air lines: On or about February 24, 2025, at the Paint Booth #5 in Plant III, employee(s) were exposed to respiratory health hazards in that the piping configuration and the open compressed air ball valve of the Autoclave #10, connecting the nitrogen and compressed air systems, allowed the introduction of nitrogen gas into the breathing airlines used at the Paint Booth #5, asphyxiating an employee and also exposing employees at Paint Booth #7 and the Carousel/Prime Booth.