Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1214688.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/17/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/20/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/20/2017 | $0.00 | 10/17/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2017 | $0.00 | 10/17/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B 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: Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. On or about March 2, 2017, employees were exposed to physiological and respiratory burdens when required to wear a 3M-N95 half mask respirator during mixing operations. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before mandating the use of a respirator. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance to the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).