Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1662412.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,306.00
Current Penalty: $3,653.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/22/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2023 | $3,653.00 | 08/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2023 | $7,306.00 | 08/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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 valve. Establishment - The employer did not ensure respirators were appropriately stored and exposing them to shop dust in the following instances: a. Welding booth number three - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected on a bench. b. Structural department - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected on a gas cylinder. c. Paint Department - A half-face, fitted respirator was stored unprotected in an open cabinet.