Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 617478.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,380.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/19/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/19/2013 | $2,380.00 | 03/29/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2013 | $2,800.00 | 03/29/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator: a) Establishment - Employees (applicators/installers) who wore North 7700 negative pressure half mask air purifying respirators were not trained in the limitations of those respirators. On 9/6/12, an applicator/installer died while waterproofing the foundation wall beneath what was to be the front porch of a structure with Rub-R-Wall SA Primer (styrene, toluene, solvent naphtha, N-heptane). The space contained an atmosphere that was considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH). The employee was wearing a North 7700 respirator. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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