Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1685924.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $4,839.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/15/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 02/07/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/07/2024 | $4,839.00 | 02/15/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2024 | $4,839.00 | 02/15/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: a) Fabrication Shop: On or about 7/26/2023, an employee who was provided and required to wear a 3M 7502 elastomeric half face respirator was not clean shaven to ensure a sealing surface between the face and facepiece. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.