Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1763434.015
Citation: 02004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,445.00
Current Penalty: $10,250.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/25/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/10/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: P110
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/2025 | $10,250.00 | 03/25/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2025 | $12,445.00 | 02/25/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Production Area: Employees were required to wear respirators while performing ingredient batch manufacturing operations, and the employer did not provide these employees with fit tests prior to their initial use of the respirators, on or about July 22, 2024. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED ABATEMENT NOTE: A qualitative fit test may only be used to fit test negative pressure air-purifying respirators that must achieve a fit factor of 100 or less.