Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1316109.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,317.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/30/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/11/2018 | $3,500.00 | 10/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2018 | $7,317.00 | 10/30/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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) On or about August 15, 2018 and at times prior thereto the employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees in the paint area who are required to wear respirators, exposing employees to respiratory hazards; (b) On or about August 15, 2018 and at times prior thereto the employer did not provide medical evaluations for welders who voluntarily wear a half-faced respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards;