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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 974150.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/10/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 09/22/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/10/2014 | $0.00 | 09/22/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator: (a) 181 Tank Farm: On or about April 4, 2014 an employee (Production Technician) and plant management did not demonstrate proper knowledge on the limitations of air purifying respirators in that the employee was assigned by management to wear a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) into an unknown atmosphere at the tank farm after the accidental rupture of two tanks that resulted in the release of 36 percent hydrochloric acid into the tank farm. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.