Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that all respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and that all respirators were packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 2/2/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that all respirators were stored to protect them from damage and contamination. Employees painted aircraft parts in Building 507. The primer contained strontium chromate. The hooded Supplied Air Respirator used by an employee was stored in the spraypaint booth. The employer did not ensure that the respirator was stored to protect it from chromium (VI) contamination. This condition exposed the employee to a chromium (VI) hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification