Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 A01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1253639.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,157.00
Current Penalty: $3,694.20
Issuance Date: 12/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/18/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2018 | $3,694.20 | 01/18/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2017 | $6,157.00 | 01/18/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in and around the new stripping tank were exposed to respiratory hazards from the heated Greensolv WheelStrip 273WL Industrial Liquid Paint Stripper solution. The employer did not require the use of respirators for this process while the ventilation hood was being installed.