Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1188682.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $5,704.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/14/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/14/2017 | $5,704.00 | 03/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2017 | $11,408.00 | 03/22/2017 | 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 shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable: 1910.134(c)(1)(i) through 1910.134(c)(1)(ix). On or about November 9, 2016, the employer required employees in the Plasma Spray Department and the Plating Department to wear 3M half mask respirators to perform routine job duties and the employer had not implemented a written respiratory protection program. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)