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Standard Cited: 19101052 G02 I Methylene Chloride.
Inspection Nr: 1011099.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/22/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/24/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 1730
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/24/2015 | $0.00 | 04/22/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2015 | $0.00 | 04/22/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B 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 this section to use a respirator. 29 CFR 1910.134 requires the employer to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use. The program must be administered by a suitably trained program administrator. a. Fourth floor, laminating area - On or about December 19, 2014, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program for employees who are using a large spray tank containing 40-50% methylene chloride and are exposed to air concentrations above the STEL and 8-hour PEL, which requires a respirator.