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Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1630487.015
Citation: 01004D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/21/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $0.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2023 | $10,938.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):The employer shall identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. Where the employer cannot identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer shall consider the atmosphere to be IDLH. (a): On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form, including (but not limited to) the N33 Nitrider furnace. Employees would conduct repairs to the inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace without an evaluation of the respiratory hazards. (b): On or about November 22, 2022, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form, including (but not limited to) the N33 Nitrider furnace. Employees would enter the furnace to retrieve product without an evaluation of the respiratory hazards. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).