Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification. a. On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the top coat powder spray booth, the employer does not ensure employees use NIOSH-certified supplied air respirators in compliance with the conditions of the respirator's certification in that the respirator's inner shroud was not worn. Employees were required to wear loose fitting supplied air respirators during top coat powder spraying operations and were exposed to respiratory hazards including, but not limited to 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC), respirable dust, and total dust. b. On or about June 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the top coat powder spray booth, the employer does not ensure employees use NIOSH-certified supplied air respirators in compliance with the conditions of the respirator's certification in that the outer shroud of the respirator was not draped over the shoulders. Employees were required to wear loose fitting supplied air respirators during top coat powder spraying operations and were exposed to respiratory hazards including, but not limited to 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC), respirable dust, and total dust.