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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 IV Respiratory Protection.

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Inspection Nr: 1102502.015

Citation: 01003B

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 05/02/2016

Initial Penalty: $0.00

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	$0.00	05/02/2016	Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on, remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator: a) Exterior Blasting Booth On or about November 18, 2015, the employee who was required to wear a supplied air blasting helmet while abrasive blasting rail cars was not effectively trained on how to maintain the respirator clean, disinfected and in sanitary conditions, exposing the employee to respiratory and skin irritations.

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