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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1728209.015
Citation: 01002D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/27/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2024 | $0.00 | 09/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2024 | $0.00 | 09/27/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002D 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) In the facility, on or about May 28, 2024 - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator when an employee was exposed to respirable crystalline silica in excess of the PEL, and therefore required to wear respiratory protection. An employee designated as a fabricator was exposed to respirable crystalline silica at a time-weighted average exposure of 90.27 mcg/m3 during work operations.