Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1720386.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/2024
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/14/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 06/27/2024
Final Order: 03/17/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9135
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/17/2025 | $0.00 | 06/14/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/27/2024 | $11,292.00 | 06/14/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/2024 | $11,292.00 | 06/14/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): On or about January 9, 2024, and days prior to, Lowell Manufacturing Company Inc. located at 100 Integram Drive in Pacific Missouri did not provide the appropriate fit test for for users of a tight fitting facepiece respirators to employees working at the paint shop that required them. Improperly fitted respirator will cause air leak that may expose employees from toxic vapor, fumes and other airborne particles.