Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1214688.015
Citation: 01003C
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: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT). 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 fit test employees before mandating the use of a respirator. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).