Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101026 G02
Inspection Nr: 994321.015
Citation: 01010C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/17/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/30/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/30/2015 | $0.00 | 04/17/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2015 | $0.00 | 04/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1026(g)(2): The employer required respirator use for protection against chromium (VI); however, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with the Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, which covers each employee required to use a respirator: This violation occurred on or about October 30, 2014, in the paint shop, where two employees were exposed to chromium (VI) at concentrations greater than the permissible exposure limit during spray application of chromate primer and the employer had not instituted a respiratory protection program in accordance with the Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, including development and implementation of a written program; evaluation of respiratory hazards and selection of appropriate respirators; medical evaluations prior to respirator wear; fit testing of tight-fitting respirators; maintenance and care of respirators; and training and information.