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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1679658.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,733.00
Current Penalty: $14,733.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 01/03/2024
Final Order: 10/17/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0720
Substance: 1620
Substance: 1840
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/17/2024 | $14,733.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/12/2024 | $14,733.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2023 | $14,733.00 | 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: a) Cathode and Anode Powder Mixing Room/ Electrode Department- On or about 6/30/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards associated with Nickel, Cobalt and Manganese in that, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear a respirator were medically evaluated prior to initial use of respirators. Employees were required to use 3M Versaflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR300N+ECK for dumping material to the hoppers.