Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 G03 VI A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1452060.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,193.00
Current Penalty: $4,915.80
Issuance Date: 05/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/19/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/25/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/25/2020 | $4,915.80 | 06/19/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/26/2020 | $8,193.00 | 06/19/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(3)(vi)(A): Employees located outside the immediately dangerous to life or health atmosphere were not equipped with pressure demand or other positive pressure SCBAs, or a pressure demand or other positive pressure supplied-air respirator with auxiliary SCBA: a) On or about and at times prior to December 16, 2019, employees working as a Spotter during molten Sulfur rail car tank venting operations, which is right outside an immediately dangerous to life or health atmosphere, were exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide in that a pressure demand or other positive pressure SCBAs, or a pressure demand or other positive pressure supplied-air respirator with auxiliary SCBA, was not required to be readily available for the employee's use in the event of an emergency.
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