Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C03 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1121917.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,970.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 06/02/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 08/16/2016
Final Order: 05/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/08/2017 | $1,875.00 | 06/02/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/26/2016 | $2,970.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2016 | $2,970.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and to conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness: a) Plating, Wastewater Treatment and Polishing Areas- On or about February 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the person designated to administer the respirator protection program was qualified by appropriate training or experience. The program in use was inaccurate and the application of training, medical evaluation, fit testing and the use of the respirators was not in compliance with the required standards. 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 demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.