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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 C Respiratory Protection.

Inspection Nr: 464020.015

Citation: 01002A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 01/12/2013 2

Initial Penalty: $2,310.00

Current Penalty: $1,765.00

Issuance Date: 12/10/2012

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 6

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 1

Report ID: 0215800

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/20/2012

Emphasis:

**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	12/20/2012	$1,765.00	01/12/2013	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	12/10/2012	$2,310.00	01/12/2013	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: a) New England Wood Pellet, LLC, Schuyler, NY, on or about 8/22/12: Employer had not established a written respiratory protection program when employees were voluntarily wearing North half-mask tight fitting respirators.

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