Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1044850.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/25/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/22/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/22/2015 | $3,500.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer: On or about March 3, 2015, An employee engaged in maintenance activities in the Bake Plant Engine Room, for the purpose of valve closure in order to isolate a leaking gasket at the C-4 compressor, was exposed to inhalation and chemical hazards in that a written respiratory program was not provided 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.