Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1012280.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 09/15/2015
Gravity: 10
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 | 09/15/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/25/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/08/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii): The employer does not ensure employees can demonstrate the knowledge contained in items (i)-(vii) where employees are not trained or are provided inadequate training. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc daily. 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 employees receive adequate respiratory protection training.