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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 416844.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/12/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2012 | $2,500.00 | 09/12/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2012 | $5,000.00 | 09/12/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable: a. On or about May 4, 2012, in the dip tank area, employees were required to wear a half mask respirator, but the employer did not implement portions of the company respirator program including, but not limited to, medical evaluation, training and fit testing to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.