Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1485438.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/03/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2021 | $0.00 | 03/03/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2021 | $0.00 | 03/03/2021 | 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) On or about, July 28, 2020 Chicago Boiler Company dba CB Mills Division of Chicago Boiler Company, did not ensure that employees who conducted welding operations, and who were required to use Miller air purifying half mask respirators and 3M Adflo PAPR w/ Speedglas welding helmet respirators, were medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear the respirators. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records