Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1672085.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 12/29/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $8,840.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/02/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 11/06/2023 | $4,000.00 | 12/29/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/02/2023 | $4,000.00 | 11/30/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2023 | $8,840.00 | 10/25/2023 | 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: 1 Oak Hill Rd, Fitchburg MA: On or about 5/23/23, employees were fit tested and required to use the respirator in the workplace before they had been medically evaluated to determine their ability to use a respirator.