Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 I Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1213462.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/09/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/07/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2017 | $0.00 | 09/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/09/2017 | $0.00 | 09/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer shall select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability. a) On or about February 21, 2017, employees investigating an ammonia leak were entering areas with ammonia readings between 35 ppm to 110 ppm without a full face cartridge respirator using appropriate cartridges as required by the employer's Emergency Action Plan.