OSHA Inspection: SOUTHEASTERN ORNAMENTAL IRON, INC.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a.  On or about August 22, 2016, the employer did not develop a written respiratory protection program for the painting employee who is require to wear a tight fitting respirator when applying enamel paints.  The following elements of a respiratory protection plan had not been established by the employer:  1)    Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i);  2)    Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, or otherwise maintaining respirators in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(v);                                               3)    Training of employees in the limitations and maintenance of respirators in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(viii);  Southeastern Ornamental Iron, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078849, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 9, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 11307 E. Distribution Ave., Jacksonville Florida.