Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1155212.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 12/29/2016
Final Order: 01/22/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2018 | $2,100.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/03/2017 | $11,224.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2016 | $11,224.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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: Maintenance Garage - On or about October 13, 2016, after sampling results for welding fumes and chromium (VI) were provided, employees were not provided a medical evaluation prior to welding while wearing a required-use GVS Elipse half-face, tight-fitting, elastomeric respirator.