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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1670546.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,696.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2023 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2023 | $6,696.00 | 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) On May 16, 2023, Elgin Sweeper Company did not provide medical evaluations to determine employee's ability to wear a loose fitting supplied air respirator (SAR) before it was used to powder coat along the Batch System. Employees were required to wear a 17-115-13 RPB T-Link SAR with a climate control device when powder coating. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.