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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 I Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1667856.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/21/2023
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 35
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/26/2023
Final Order: 09/18/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/18/2024 | $0.00 | 11/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/30/2023 | $15,625.00 | 11/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2023 | $15,625.00 | 11/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: On or about May 2, 2023, the employer failed to select appropriate respirators based on the respiratory hazards to which the worker was exposed when employees conducting the scrapping process in degas were exposed to electrolyte, outside of the ventilation system, and were not provided respiratory protection. Employees experienced symptoms from electrolyte exposure including, but not limited to numbness, dizziness, and nausea.