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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1202576.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/09/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0230
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2017 | $0.00 | 08/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/28/2017 | $0.00 | 08/09/2017 | 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) Ribbon Blender Operation - On or about March 8, 2017, the employer failed to provide medical evaluations for an employee who is required to wear a respirator while exposed to antimony at airborne levels in excess of 0.5 mg/m3, the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for antimony. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.