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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1580163.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $7,179.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 11/14/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0527
Substance: 9130
Substance: 9135
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2022 | $7,179.00 | 11/14/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2022 | $13,052.00 | 08/02/2022 | 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: Standard Technologies, LLC located at 2641 Hayes Avenue in Fremont, Ohio 43420: On or about March 10, 2022 the employer did not fit test those employees who were required to wear tight fitting respirators. Employees engaged in electrostatic powder coating operations were required to wear 3M elastomeric full facepiece respirators equipped with organic vapor cartridges. Employees were exposed to particulates not otherwise regulated (total and respirable) and carbon black at eight-hour time weighted averages above the permissible exposure limits (PEL). Hazards associated with exposures to particulates not otherwise regulated and carbon black above the PEL include: irritation to the eyes, skin, throat, and upper respiratory system, decreased pulmonary function and myocardial dystrophy.