Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D02 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1081509.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/25/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/28/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/28/2015 | $2,250.00 | 01/25/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2015 | $4,500.00 | 01/25/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(i)(A): A full facepiece pressure demand SCBA certified by NIOSH for a minimum service life of thirty minutes. This violation was most recently observed on or about July 21, 2015 and times prior thereto and times thereafter, in the Refrigeration Process at Magic Valley Frozen Plant located in McAllen, Texas when the employer did not ensure the engine room was equipped with a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) located outside of, but close to, the exit door. A second, backup, self contained breathing apparatus shall also be provided as stipulated in RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 109 (IIRA Minimum Safety Criteria for A Safe Ammonia Refrigeration System).