Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1074890.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,680.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 02/11/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 01/20/2016
Final Order: 01/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/20/2017 | $1,680.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/26/2016 | $2,100.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2015 | $2,100.00 | 02/11/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a) Worksite, Recycling Area - Employees were provided with and required to wear respirators during the processing of municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition debris (C&D). The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, facepiece seal protection, and procedures for cleaning and storing and disinfecting of respirators on, or about July 16, 2015. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.