Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101052 G02 I Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1785278.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $4,965.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/22/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 05/15/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/15/2025 | $4,965.00 | 05/22/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2025 | $4,965.00 | 05/22/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1052(g)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (b) through (m) (except (d)(1)(iii)), which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1910.1052 to use a respirator: a) On or about October 29, 2024 - Kamesi Corporation - 111 E 100th St. Apt 2B, New York, NY 10029 - Bathroom Employees performing bathtub refinishing are required to wear respirators including but not limited to 3M half-face respirator while using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Hoodstrip-888 Semi-Paste Remover, which contains 75-90% Methylene Chloride (MC). The employer did not develop and implement a respiratory protection program. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.