Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1068975.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 22
Abatement Date: 12/10/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 12/22/2015
Final Order: 06/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/30/2016 | $2,000.00 | 12/10/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/07/2016 | $3,500.00 | 12/10/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2015 | $3,500.00 | 12/10/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: (a) Employees engaged in spray painting activities were exposed to isocyanates and other organic vapors wore 3M full face respirators that were stored in the open, exposing them to damage and contamination. (b) Employees engaged in sanding, torch cutting and other tasks during vehicle fabrication wore 3M half face respirators that were stored in the open, exposing them to damage and contamination.