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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1114115.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,400.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/07/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2016
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2016 | $0.00 | 04/07/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2016 | $3,400.00 | 04/07/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Gas Main Break at Stanton Street and Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA: An employee, Utility A, was required to wear a MSA Ultra Elite full-face respirator as a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while performing gas main break repair activities and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine this employee's ability to wear a SCBA respirator, discovered on or about 12/24/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED