Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1718109.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $4,839.00
Issuance Date: 06/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/09/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/11/2024 | $4,839.00 | 07/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that respirators were cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134. The employer did not provide a disinfectant or a disinfectant cleaner for use to clean and disinfect tight-fitting respirators and no running water was available in the building. The employer requires the use of tight-fitting respirators when performing transportation tank entry for cleaning and removal of hazardous contents, such as asphalt.