Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1270859.015
Citation: 01004E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/15/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2018 | $0.00 | 05/15/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2018 | $0.00 | 03/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004E Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that employees in the batch making area that were required to wear tight-fitting respirators while working with chemicals, including but not limited to acetone and isopropyl alcohol, stored and protected the respirators from contamination and damaging chemicals.