Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1169831.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/23/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/22/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2017 | $0.00 | 02/23/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2017 | $0.00 | 02/23/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a. On or about August 4, 2016, turbine bay, by the upstream wall, an uncovered half mask respirator hanging from a rack was contaminated with lead and exposes employees to lead hazards. b. On or about August 4, 2016, generator bay, between generator 2 and 3, an uncovered half mask respirator on the top surface of a metal cabinet, was contaminated with lead and exposes employees to lead hazards. c. On or about August 4, 2016, equipment gallery, at the upstream wall below the turbine 2, an uncovered half mask respirator hung at scaffolding and pipes where lead containing debris was present and was not protected from lead contamination and exposes employees to lead hazards.