Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1015287.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/07/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/2015 | $0.00 | 07/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2015 | $0.00 | 07/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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) 45 East 45th street, New York, NY: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees refinishing bathtubs using a full face MSA tight fitting elastomeric face piece with chemical cartridges. Employees use Rock Miracle Paint & Varnish remover containing 88% methylene chloride. Condition was noted on or about 12/17/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.