Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1239212.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/29/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $4,310.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/26/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/26/2017 | $2,000.00 | 12/29/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2017 | $4,310.00 | 12/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) A laborer using an abrasive grinder and concrete saw to clean, widen and repair concrete cracks, joints and damaged areas, wore a half face elastomeric respirator over facial beard stubble. This exposes the employee to silica dust and particulate concrete dust.