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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1228867.015
Citation: 03004
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,789.00
Current Penalty: $1,533.95
Issuance Date: 08/24/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/19/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/25/2017
Final Order: 02/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/19/2018 | $1,533.95 | 03/19/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2017 | $2,789.00 | 09/20/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2017 | $2,789.00 | 09/20/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting face piece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) At the facility, in Silos 1 and 2: On February 26, 2017 and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure employees were fit tested for 3M 8511 N95 tight fitting respirators prior to use during wood pellet reclaiming inside the silos. German Pellets Texas LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1074467, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10-22-2015, with respect to a workplace located at 498-A West Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX.