Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 A02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1634336.015
Citation: 01004D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,376.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/07/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0731
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2023 | $0.00 | 08/07/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2023 | $9,376.00 | 06/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): A respirator was not provided by the employer to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of the employee: a) Welding Area: On or about 12/20/2022, respirators were not provided to employees, including but not limited to Welders, who were exposed to an airborne concentration of copper fumes at an 8-hour time weighted average of 0.18 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 milligrams per cubic meter. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.