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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D03 III B 2 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1283530.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,911.00
Current Penalty: $4,838.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/29/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 07/13/2018
Final Order: 12/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/10/2018 | $4,838.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/13/2018 | $6,911.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2018 | $6,911.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life: (a) On or about 12/15/2017 at the U.S. Postal Service's Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 1050 Forbell Ave, employees painting postal vehicles were exposed to respiratory hazards because the employer had not established a filter change schedule where employees used cartridges for protection from organic vapors including but not limited to those associated with the spray application of flammable paint mixtures for body work.