Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1790378.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/08/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/23/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/23/2025 | $0.00 | 05/08/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2025 | $0.00 | 05/08/2025 | 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)Ace Steel & Recycling Inc. dba Cow Country Equipment, Inc. at 3406 Edwards Street, Rapid City, SD 57703: On or about and at times prior to November 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were medically evaluated for respiratory protection prior to use. This condition exposes employees to respiratory hazards.