Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1188682.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/14/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/14/2017 | $0.00 | 03/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2017 | $0.00 | 03/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. On or about November 9, 2016, the employer required employees in the Plasma Spray Department and the Plating Department to wear 3M half mask respirators to perform routine job duties and the employer had not provided medical evaluations to employees prior to their use to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29CFR 1903.19(d).