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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 H01 I Respiratory Protection.

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Inspection Nr: 1102502.015

Citation: 01003A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 05/02/2016

Initial Penalty: $5,000.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 04/06/2016

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Related Event Code (REC): C

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0418400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/02/2016

Emphasis:

Substance: 1520

Substance: 9135

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/02/2016	$0.00	05/02/2016	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/06/2016	$5,000.00	05/02/2016	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition: a) Exterior Blasting Booth On or about November 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the respirator that was required to be worn by an employee while abrasive blasting railcars was clean, disinfected and in sanitary conditions, exposing the employee to respiratory and skin irritations.

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