Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1605530.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,458.00
Current Penalty: $4,475.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 01/31/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2023 | $4,475.00 | 01/31/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2022 | $7,458.00 | 01/20/2023 | 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. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to wear a respirator while cleaning metal particulates from machinery without having a medical evaluation, exposing employees to the hazards of wearing a respirator.