Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1169831.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $3,802.80
Issuance Date: 01/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/23/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/22/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2017 | $3,802.80 | 02/23/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2017 | $6,338.00 | 02/23/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a. On or about August 4, 2016, at the erection deck and overhead turbine bay areas, an employee was required to wear a tight-fitting respirator during lead cleanup work and the employer did not ensure an annual respirator fit test was provided. Power plant surfaces were contaminated with lead which exposed employees lead hazards.