Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1044357.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,890.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/28/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0527
Substance: 9130
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2015 | $1,890.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2015 | $4,200.00 | 08/28/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting face pieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) On March 5, 2015, employee(s) of Bigston Corporation wore a 3M 6898 tight-fitting, full-face respirator with facial hair that interfered with the face to the respirator face piece seal. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.