Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1705448.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,678.00
Current Penalty: $2,008.50
Issuance Date: 01/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 01/29/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2024 | $2,008.50 | 01/29/2024 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/02/2024 | $2,678.00 | 01/29/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valves. In the polishing workshop, employees cutting and grinding granite slabs were exposed to respiratory hazards in that employer did not ensure that respirators used by employees were stored correctly. Respirators were observed sitting on dusty work benches, and left hanging on a hook in a dusty environment.