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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 IV Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 994230.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/03/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 1371
Substance: 2150
Substance: 2460
Substance: K105
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/01/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(iv): The written program did not contain procedures for the use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations: (This standard is incorporated by Construction Reference 29 CFR 1926.103). (a) Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Lagoon: On August 28, 2014, an employee entered a confined space (5' x 5' x 18.5'), through a 2 foot diameter manhole, to perform the spray application of Flex Seal sealant and the atmosphere became immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). No emergency rescue respirators or supplied air respirators were available for use at the site for emergency use. (b) Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Lagoon: On or about August 28, 2014, the supervisor attempted to rescue the victim when the atmosphere was immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). No emergency rescue respirators or supplied air respirators were available for use at the site for emergency use. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.