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Standard Cited: 19100134 H04 Respiratory Protection.

Inspection Nr: 963676.015

Citation: 02001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Quick Fix

Initial Penalty: $2,975.00

Current Penalty: $1,785.00

Issuance Date: 05/29/2014

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0524700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 06/17/2014

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 06/17/2014 $1,785.00   Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 05/29/2014 $2,975.00   Serious  

Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4): Respirators that failed an inspection or were otherwise found to be defective were not removed from service and discarded or repaired: a) B.W. Grinding Co. dba B.W. Supply located in Lyons, Ohio: On or about April 8, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that respirators found to be defective are removed from service and discarded or repaired. An employee working in the clean room wore a tight fitting half mask respirator (required) that was found to be missing an inhalation valve, a tear in the face piece, and a broken filter.

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