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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 D03 I B 1 Respiratory Protection.

Inspection Nr: 1770105.015

Citation: 01004A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $15,082.00

Current Penalty: $15,082.00

Issuance Date: 01/08/2025

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date: 02/03/2025

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	C: Contested	02/04/2025	$15,082.00		Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	01/08/2025	$15,082.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(B)(1): The employer did not select a respirator for employee use that maintained the employee's exposure to the hazardous substance, when measured outside the respirator, at or below the maximum use concentration: On or about August 20, 2024, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica when maintaining the dust collector and the employer did not require the use of respiratory protection.

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