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Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1767406.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/15/2025
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/15/2024 | $3,000.00 | 01/15/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2024 | $4,839.00 | 11/04/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. a) 615 Locust St. Columbia, PA 17512 (Silk Screen Department) - On or about August 8, 2024, employees voluntarily wore a 3M half face respirator with 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges and the employer did not implement elements of a written respiratory protection program to ensure that employees were medically able to use the respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that it does not present a hazard to employees. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.