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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 IX Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 904478.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,450.00
Issuance Date: 10/29/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 12/01/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/19/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Substance: 1361
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/19/2013 | $2,450.00 | 12/01/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/29/2013 | $4,900.00 | 12/01/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program: a) Embalming Room - On or about April 30, 2013, the employer's written respiratory protection program did not include specific criteria and information on how the Respirator Program Coordinator would annually evaluate the Respirator Program, the employees' respirator use, and the effectiveness of the respiratory protection equipment to protect employees from the hazards associated with airborne chemicals, including but not limited to formaldehyde, phenol, glutaraldehyde, ammonia, and sodium hypochlorite [bleach]. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.