Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1436552.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,783.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/15/2020
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 05/07/2020
Final Order: 07/07/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/07/2021 | $2,500.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/14/2020 | $5,783.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2020 | $5,783.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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: a) On or about October 7, 2019, in the residential bathroom located at Hampton Place Apartments, 395 North Perry Parkway, Perry, GA, an employee was provided and required to use a half face, negative pressure respirator when chemical washing a bathtub. The employee was wearing a half face, negative pressure respirator with a beard. b) On or about February 12, 2020, in the residential bathroom located at Eastwood Village Apartments, 3005 Eastwood Village Drive, Unit 1420, Stockbridge, GA, an employee was provided and required to use a full face, negative pressure respirator when chemical washing a bathtub. The employee was wearing a full face, negative pressure respirator with a beard. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).