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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 989172.015
Citation: 01012B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/09/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 10/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/16/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/27/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: The employer does not establish and implement the elements of a written program necessary to ensure that employees using a respirator voluntarily are medically able to do so, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. This violation occurred on or about August 28, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the chrome plating area; where employees voluntarily used MSA half-face respirators without being medically evaluated and without being trained on how to properly clean, store, and maintain respirators.