Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1730297.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $4,839.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 09/12/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9000
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/20/2024 | $4,839.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2024 | $4,839.00 | 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) Fabrication Area - On or about February 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to use 3M 8210 Plus N95 filtering facepiece respirators and/or 3M 6000 series tight-fitting half-face respirator with combo filter (Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100) during the production of engineered stone countertops, were medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear the respirators. No abatement documentation is required for this item.