Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1627565.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,360.00
Current Penalty: $6,216.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/09/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/09/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/09/2022 | $6,216.00 | 01/09/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2022 | $10,360.00 | 01/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard. At the bagging, crushing and mixing areas, employees engaged in fertilizer manufacturing activities while voluntarily using respirators were exposed to health hazards in that the employer had not determined that the respirator itself will not create a hazard. Employees voluntarily wore 3M half mask respirators and N95 respirators.