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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1392221.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 10/18/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $31,257.00
Current Penalty: $36,570.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/28/2019
Final Order: 04/07/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/07/2021 | $36,570.00 | 10/18/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2019 | $31,257.00 | 10/18/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2019 | $31,257.00 | 10/18/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Ammonia refrigeration system: Mechanics designated as hazardous material technicians and required to wear SCBAs when responding to ammonia releases were not fit tested, on or about 4/10/19. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. Rich Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1081533, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/8/16, with respect to a workplace located at 3555 East 14th, Brownsville, TX 78521.