Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1709797.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $8,469.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 06/20/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2024 | $8,469.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $11,292.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) On or about November 8, 2023 and at prior times, in the frac/blending tank area at Sound Resource Solutions facility located in Sheperd, TX, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards when the employer did not establish and implement a respiratory protection program prior to having its employees use 3M M7502 half face respirators during mixing, blending and transferring its chemical 2012.