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Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1742402.015
Citation: 02001B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/11/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/06/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2024 | $0.00 | 08/06/2024 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2024 | $0.00 | 07/23/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: a) Melt Shop: On or about January 16, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees wearing respirators during work were clean shaven. b) Baghouse: On or about January 16, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees wearing respirators during work were clean shaven. Kyoei Steel (DBA Vinton Steel) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard (29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558914, citation number 1, item number 4(b) and was affirmed as a final order on May 4, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 8001 Border Steel Rd, Vinton Texas, 79821.