Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1618040.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $4,801.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 02/03/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2280
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/11/2023 | $4,801.00 | 02/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2022 | $5,801.00 | 02/03/2023 | 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: In the production area at 21 Deer Park Drive, East Longmeadow, MA: On and before September 14, 2022, a written respiratory protection program addressing the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) was not established and implemented to ensure employee protection from respiratory exposure to hazardous materials. Employees are required to wear full face, elastomeric respirators while engaged in the spray application of Gel Coat, a styrene containing material. Employees are also required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while entering areas where Gel Coat has recently been applied.