Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1745412.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/05/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/03/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/2024 | $0.00 | 10/03/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/05/2024 | $0.00 | 10/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C 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) Manual cutting and polishing area; On or about May 1, 2024: the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure and N95 respirators without first being medically evaluated to ensure the employees were medically able to wear a negative pressure respirator.