Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1527818.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,192.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/12/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2021 | $8,000.00 | 10/12/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2021 | $8,192.00 | 08/06/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) State Metal Industries: The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear respiratory protection. The employer did not ensure that employees wore tight fitting respiratory protection (North full face) when changing out one ton chlorine containers, on or about 1/21/21. 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.