Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1208801.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/26/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,243.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 22
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/25/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/25/2017 | $6,000.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2017 | $7,243.00 | 04/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1): The employer did not select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed: On or about January 27, 2017, an employee was hospitalized as a result of an exposure to potassium cyanide. The employer did not ensure that employees wore the appropriate respirator for the task being completed. The employee was wearing a 3M 8511 NIOSH TC-84A-1299 N95 dust mask although the appropriate respirator to be worn would be a full face respirator with a P100 filter.
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