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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K03 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 998020.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,400.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/14/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 03/24/2015
Final Order: 12/15/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/15/2016 | $8,000.00 | 04/14/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/25/2015 | $15,400.00 | 04/14/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2015 | $15,400.00 | 04/14/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer shall provide effective training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace. a. On or about September 4, 2014, in the facility, employees were required to wear full face tight fitting respirators during transferring operations involving amines, including but not limited to N,N-Dimethylethylamine (DMEA), dimethylisopropylamine (DMIPA) and triethylamine (TEA). The employer failed to ensure that employees were provided adequate training which included, but was not limited to proper use, limitations, emergency use, inspections, cleaning and maintenance.