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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1116707.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,920.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/05/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 06/29/2016
Final Order: 12/14/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9010
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/14/2016 | $3,920.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/29/2016 | $4,900.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2016 | $4,900.00 | 07/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer required employees to use a Moldex N95 particulate respirator and did not have a written respiratory program for employees with the following exposures: a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee's exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time. 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 $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.