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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1285364.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $3,880.20
Issuance Date: 04/19/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 05/15/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2018 | $3,880.20 | 05/15/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2018 | $6,467.00 | 05/15/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: a) Granite cutting area: On or about December 28, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that a written respiratory protection program was not provided to employees who are required to wear a Moldex N-95 dust mask. b) Granite Cutting area: On or about January 3, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to silica hazards, in that a written respiratory program was not provided for a fabricator that was exposed to silica levels of 0.902 milligrams per cubic meter with a permissible exposure limit of 0.361 milligrams per cubic meter. c) Granite cutting area: On or about January 3, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to silica hazards, in that a written respiratory protection program was not provided for a fabricator that was exposed to silica levels of 1.09 milligrams per cubic meter with a permissible exposure limit of 0.427 milligrams per cubic meter.