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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1679658.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/05/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 01/03/2024
Final Order: 10/17/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0720
Substance: 1620
Substance: 1840
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/17/2024 | $0.00 | 01/05/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/12/2024 | $15,625.00 | 01/05/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2023 | $15,625.00 | 01/05/2024 | 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: a) Cathode Powder Mixing Room/ Electrode Department- On or about 6/30/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards associated with Nickel, Cobalt and Manganese in that, the employer did not ensure that respirators issued to employees were stored to protect them from material contamination. Employees were required to use 3M Versaflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR300N+ECK for dumping material to the hoppers. b) Anode Powder Mixing Room/ Electrode Department- On or about 6/30/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards associated with Nickel, Cobalt and Manganese in that, the employer did not ensure that respirators issued to employees were stored to protect them from material contamination. Employees were required to use 3M Versaflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR300N+ECK for dumping material to the hoppers. c) Locker area at Powder Mixing Room/ Electrode Department- On or about 6/30/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards associated with Nickel, Cobalt and Manganese in that, the employer did not ensure that respirators issued to employees were stored to protect them from material contamination. Employees were required to use 3M Versaflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR300N+ECK for dumping material to the hoppers.