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

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: a) Fabrication Area - On February 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that respirators were stored to prevent contamination from silica dust particles. Employee(s) stored the 3M 6000 series tight-fitting half-face respirator with combo filter (Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100) hanging in the wall. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.