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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1052525.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 10/10/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date: 10/21/2015
Final Order: 05/05/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/05/2016 | $2,100.00 | 10/10/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/06/2016 | $6,000.00 | 10/10/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2015 | $6,000.00 | 10/10/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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) WOODWORKING AREA: On or about April 8, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazards of particulate dust (wood dust), a lung irritant, when required to wear N95 respirators without medical assessment and approval. b) DIPPING AREA: On or about April 8, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazards of latex paint, a lung irritant, when required to wear N95 respirators without medical assessment and approval.