Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1591176.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/26/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2022 | $8,500.00 | 09/26/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2022 | $10,151.00 | 09/26/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. On or about April 19, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not evaluate employee exposures to argon gas inert welding shielding gases used to create an inert atmosphere while performing welding operations inside pipes. Thus, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.