Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1763278.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $23,048.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/07/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 12/17/2024
Final Order: 02/13/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1310
Substance: 2040
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/13/2025 | $4,000.00 | 01/07/2025 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/20/2024 | $23,048.00 | 01/07/2025 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2024 | $23,048.00 | 01/07/2025 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: Chemical Dip Room: On or about July 19, 2024, the employee who wore a mandatory use half face respirator with significant facial hair growth coming between the sealing surface exposing the worker to chemical vapors while performing tasks such as (but not limited to) chemical stripping of metal parts. Gybenorth Industries LLC dba American Dry Stripping & Powder Coating was previously cited for a violation of 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1460055, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on April 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Wampus Lane Suite 13, MILFORD, CT 06460. Gybenorth Industries LLC dba American Dry Stripping & Powder Coating was previously cited for a violation of 1910.134(g)(1)(i)((A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1588079, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Wampus Lane Suite 13, MILFORD, CT 06460.