Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer does not ensure that compressors used to supply breathing air to respirators are constructed and situated so as to have a tag maintained at the compressor containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change. The employee conducting sandblasting activities in the sandblasting area receives supplied air for his respirator from a compressor and the Marco airline filter used does not have a tag containing the most recent change date and signature of the person authorize to perform the change required by the manufacturer. This violation was more recently observed on December 15, 2016, in the sandblasting area where an employee connected to the Marco airline filter that had not been maintained and replaced or refurbished periodically as recommended by the manufacturer. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that a tag is maintained on the compressor and filter system indicating the last time maintenance was performed as required by the manufacture. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.