Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1379393.015
Citation: 01003I
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/23/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/20/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/20/2019 | $0.00 | 09/23/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2019 | $0.00 | 09/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003I Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer shall ensure that each employee who are required to use respirators has been properly trained: Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 2/12/19 , and times prior to, employees dry polishing granite counter tops were provided and required to wear tight fitting half mask respirators for protection against silica dust. Adequate respirator re-training had not been conducted or documented in that employees were wearing a respirator over a hat that interfered with the sealing surface of the respirator. Another employee was wearing an organic vapor respirator for silica dust. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).