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Standard Cited: 19100134 D03 III B 2 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 912848.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,785.00
Current Penalty: $1,071.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/03/2013
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/23/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/23/2013 | $1,071.00 | 10/03/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2013 | $1,785.00 | 10/03/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life: The employer does not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life. This violation was observed on or about June 20, 2013, in the Paint Area where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards while using a half face air purifying respirator that was not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that an appropriate cartridge changed out schedule is implemented.