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Standard Cited: 19100134 G02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488084.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2021
Nr Instances: 12
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/02/2021
Final Order: 03/14/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/14/2024 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/11/2021 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2021 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(2)(i): When there was a change in the work area, conditions, or degree of employee exposure or stress that may affect respirator effectiveness, the employer did not reevaluate the continued effectiveness of the respirator: On or about August 12, 2020, employees performing tank car cleaning inside tank cars are exposed to respiratory hazards. The employer has not reevaluated respirator effectiveness when tank cars previously contained different chemicals/products/commodities. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that respirator effectiveness is evaluated when there is a change in employee exposure.