Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1252306.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $1,985.00
Issuance Date: 11/06/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 12/28/2017
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/28/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9130
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/28/2017 | $1,985.00 | 12/28/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/06/2017 | $3,803.00 | 12/04/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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: a) Powder Plant: On or about August 2, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that the employer had not provided employees required to wear a 3M N95 disposable filtering facepiece (Model 8511) with fit testing prior to wearing the respirators. b) Polymer Plant: On or about August 2, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards, in that the employer had not provided employees required to wear a 3M N95 disposable filtering facepiece (Model 8511) with fit testing prior to wearing the respirators.