Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1319204.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $7,967.20
Issuance Date: 09/28/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2018 | $7,967.20 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2018 | $9,959.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. a. On or about May 20, 2018, at the work site, employees who performed frac sand loading operations were required to wear tight-fitting respirators. The employer had not ensured the employees has been fit tested prior to wearing the respirators.