Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1635864.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $11,162.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/06/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 06/16/2023
Final Order: 07/12/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2485
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/12/2024 | $11,162.00 | 07/06/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/08/2024 | $11,162.00 | 07/06/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2023 | $11,162.00 | 07/06/2023 | 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) Mechanical Room: On November 18, 2022, an employee wore a full face WorkMask TM SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) respirator to check the inside the chiller room. Employees had not been medically evaluated on respirators, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.