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Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1635820.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/12/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/12/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2023 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: Location: Batch making On or about December 8, 2022, a batch making employee was exposed to respiratory hazards from isocyanates that are known to cause respiratory sensitization and occupational asthma when they wore a North 7600A full face respirator and had a beard that came between the sealing surface of the respirator and the face. OSHA air sampling on December 8, 2022, showed a batch making employee exposed to 1,5-Naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI) at concentration exceeding the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level (REL) Ceiling in a 10-minute sample.