Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1558914.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/03/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: On or about October 28, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees wearing respirators during work were clean shaven around the sealing surface on respirators worn during work processes. This condition exposed employees to death and health hazards such as but not limited to respiratory impairment, distress, and/or respiratory cancer in the following instances: 1) Melt Shop Furnaces 2) Bag House Duct Cleaning Areas