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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1657619.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $8,930.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/05/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 10/17/2023
Final Order: 09/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/23/2024 | $8,930.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/17/2023 | $11,162.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2023 | $11,162.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
1910.134(f)(2) The employer shall 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. 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) In Cryostat Lab 0295, on or about March 16, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear N95 respirators for protection from airborne biologicals were not medically evaluated to determine the employee's ability to use the respirator, exposing employees to physiologic stresses.