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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1643576.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,679.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2023 | $1,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2023 | $2,679.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a. Between December 22, 2022, and January 12, 2023, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were required to wear air purifying respiratory protection when exposed to respirable crystalline silica when cutting masonry blocks. The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program, which included worksite specific procedures, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica. The respiratory protection program shall include, at a minimum, procedures for selecting respirators; medical evaluations; fit testing; procedures for proper use in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; procedures for cleaning, storing, inspecting, repairing and discarding respirators; employee training regarding respiratory hazards they are exposed to; proper uses and limitations of respirators; and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respirator program.