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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1323260.015
Citation: 01009B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,086.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/02/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/31/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/31/2018 | $0.00 | 01/02/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/10/2018 | $11,086.00 | 01/02/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) In the facility, on or about June 11, 2018 - The employer did not ensure that fit testing was conducted for all employees required to wear a tight-fitting respirator prior to initial use of the respirator in the workplace. An employee designated as a Solvent Powder Operator was utilizing a half-mask respirator to pull coated powder from Air Dry Tank #1 in Building 1626 and was not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.