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Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1044357.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,890.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/28/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0527
Substance: 9130
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2015 | $1,890.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2015 | $4,200.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. (a) On March 5, 2015, Bigston Corporation did not ensure that employee(s) required to wear respiratory protection, including 3M 6898 negative pressure, full-face respirators with organic vapor cartridges and P100 combination cartridges, were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.