Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1438292.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 03/09/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2020 | $0.00 | 03/09/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2020 | $0.00 | 03/09/2020 | 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) 188 Erie St., Building #3 - On or about and prior to October 1, 2019, employees wore half-mask air-purifying respirators while performing hand sanding and orbital sanding of window sashes and door frames painted with lead-based paint. 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 used the respirator in the workplace. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED