Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101053 G02
Inspection Nr: 1468553.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $103,901.00
Current Penalty: $19,065.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 19
Abatement Date: 09/30/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2020 | $19,065.00 | 09/30/2020 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2020 | $103,901.00 | 09/30/2020 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1053(g)(2): Where respirator use was required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: On or about March 6th, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees working in the Dry Fabrication Area who performed dry cutting of granite products were required to wear a respirator without the implementation of elements of a written respiratory protection program such as, but not limited to, medical evaluations and fit testing of employees, training, and ensuring a proper seal, exposing employees to the hazards of undue physiological burden and silica inhalation.