Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1709797.015
Citation: 01009C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/20/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2024 | $0.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $0.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. a) On or about November 8, 2023 and at prior times, in the blending tank area at Sound Resource Solutions facility located in Sheperd, TX, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards when they used 3M M7502 half face respirators during mixing, blending and transferring of the employer's chemical 2012 without being fit tested.