Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1066020.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/25/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 11/23/2015
Final Order: 11/14/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9135
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/14/2016 | $0.00 | 11/25/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/27/2015 | $3,000.00 | 11/25/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2015 | $3,000.00 | 11/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i):The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or interfered with valve function: 1.) On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure employees who were required to wear tight-fitting half mask respirators were clean shaven. Employees were exposed to hazards from particulates not otherwise regulated while cleaning up after sandblasting activities.