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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 A02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1661111.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 12/19/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date: 09/18/2023
Final Order: 01/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2024 | $15,625.00 | 12/19/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/18/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): A respirator was not provided by the employer to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of the employee. Facility at 3 Dexter Road EAST PROVIDENCE, RI in the finishing area: a. On or about April 4, 2023, the employer did not provide respirators to employees that worked in the finishing area, for job tasks including, but not limited to, water jet operators, for protection against exposures to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) for total dust. At a minimum, a N95 NIOSH-certified filtering facepiece respirator is necessary to protect employees from Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) for total dust.