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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1291440.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/11/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 07/25/2018
Final Order: 04/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/17/2019 | $8,000.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/17/2018 | $12,934.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2018 | $12,934.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the required training elements under 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii): a. On or about January 31, 2018 through February 16, 2018, in the production and packaging rooms, employees were provided with and required to wear full and half face tight fitting air-purifying respirators for exposure to chemicals including organic vapors. The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the required training elements of the standard, including but not limited to why respiratory protection is necessary, factors that compromise protection, proper fit, proper use, limitations and capabilities including in an IDLH atmosphere, change schedules, emergency use, inspection, maintenance and/or storage, general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134, and how to recognize medical signs and symptoms.