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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 I01 II Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1421123.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/06/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 02/27/2020
Final Order: 07/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/09/2021 | $0.00 | 03/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/28/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1)(ii): Breathing air did not meet requirements for Grade D breathing air as described in the ANSI/Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G-7.1-1989: (a) Sand Blasting Area ("Blast Cleaning Room") - On or about August 12, 2019, the employer failed to provide acceptable breathing air. Employees who wore respirators during abrasive blasting operations were instructed to connect their airlines to an Airman Portable Compressor, exposing them to a potential inhalation hazard posed by contaminated air.