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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1556615.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,360.00
Current Penalty: $10,360.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/28/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2022 | $10,360.00 | 04/28/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2022 | $10,360.00 | 04/28/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: a) Laboratory: On or about 10/06/2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards associated with cryogenic liquids, in that the employer failed to evaluate the respiratory hazards in the laboratory areas where employees were required to use, store, service, and/or maintain the company's 230 liter capacity liquid nitrogen cylinders. b) Cold Room Storage Area: On or about 10/06/2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards associated with cryogenic liquids, in that the employer failed to evaluate the respiratory hazards in the storage cold room where employees were required to use, store, service, and/or maintain the company's 230 liter capacity liquid nitrogen cylinders.