Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D03 III B 2 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1012280.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,600.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 06/03/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 06/12/2015
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $5,000.00 | 06/03/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/25/2015 | $6,600.00 | 06/03/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2015 | $6,600.00 | 06/03/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life: The employer does not implement a change schedule for respirator cartridges used by employees spraying paints. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray paints. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure a cartridge change schedule is implemented.