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Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1058021.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,400.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/26/2015
Final Order: 01/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1430
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/04/2016 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/27/2015 | $4,400.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2015 | $4,400.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; the evaluation did not include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Where the employer could not identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH. a. Republic Steel located in Lorain, Ohio: On or about February 27, 2015, the employer did not evaluate employee exposures to hydrochloric acid mist while operating the etch tanks located in the tech center.