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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1191900.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,802.00
Current Penalty: $1,901.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/23/2017
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/03/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/03/2017 | $1,901.00 | 02/23/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2017 | $3,802.00 | 02/23/2017 | 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. On or about November 16, 2016, throughout the facility, the employer allowed an employee to wear a Bullard 88VX Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR) blasting hood to blast housing components of motors and generators, without ensuring the employee was medically evaluated prior to allowing use of the respirator.