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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1634336.015
Citation: 01004C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 07/06/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2440
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 06/27/2023 | $0.00 | 07/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2023 | $0.00 | 07/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2023 | $0.00 | 06/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator or annually thereafter: a)Spray Coating Area: On or about 11/16/22, employees including, but not limited to, Painters, provided with and required to wear TruLine Breathe Free N95 Respirators were not fit tested prior to their use. Sampling conducted on 12/20/22 on an employee who sprays TCI Powder Coatings found that the employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of titanium dioxide at an 8 hour time-weighted average of 21 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.4 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 15 milligrams per cubic meter. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.