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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H03 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1421730.015
Citation: 01002H
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/02/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/13/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/13/2019 | $0.00 | 12/02/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2019 | $0.00 | 11/26/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002H Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3): The employer did not ensure that respirator inspections included a check of respirator function, tightness of connections, and the condition of the various parts including, but not limited to, the facepiece, head straps, valves, connecting tube, and cartridges, canisters or filters: The employer is failing to protect employee(s) from respiratory hazards. This was most recently documented on or about August 8, 2019 when the employer did not ensure that respirator inspections were conducted and included the items specified by the standard. An employee engaged in spray painting activities was wearing a respirator which had tape and paint covering the exhalationt valve, and tape and damage/deterioration around the sealing surface of the facepiece.