Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K03 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1656422.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $2,812.80
Issuance Date: 08/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/19/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0560
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/11/2023 | $2,812.80 | 09/19/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2023 | $4,688.00 | 09/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer shall provide the training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace. a) Lowe' s retail store, 265 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ: On or about March 14, 2023, an employee used gas-powered saws to cut concrete, while another employee assisted by spraying water on the saw cuts to control dust. The employer did not provide training prior to requiring employees to wear P95 filtering facepiece respirators.