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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1558914.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 05/17/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $10,000.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: Bag House: On or about October 28, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees wearing respirators during work had completed a fit test. This condition exposed employees to death and health hazards such as but not limited to respiratory impairment, distress, and/or respiratory cancer in the following instances: 1) Melt Shop Furnace employees wearing respirators during work were not fit tested. 2) Bag House Duct Cleaning Area employees wearing respirators during work were not fit tested.