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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) Main building, stone fabrication area - On or about May 29, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided a medical evaluation prior to using tight-fitting respirators, including Sperian Freedom Disposable Series negative pressure half-face air-purifying respirators, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with respiratory and cardiovascular systems stress. (b) Main building, stone fabrication area - On or about June 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided a medical evaluation prior to using tight-fitting respirators, including Boncare KN95 filtering facepiece respirators with ear loops, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with respiratory and cardiovascular systems stress.