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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.

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Inspection Nr: 314246877

Citation: 01004

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status:

Initial Penalty: $4,500.00

Current Penalty: $4,500.00

Issuance Date: 09/07/2011

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 6

Abatement Date: 10/10/2011

Gravity: 05

Report ID: 0316700

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

Substance: 0170


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 10/05/2011 $4,500.00 10/10/2011 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 09/07/2011 $4,500.00 10/10/2011 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: CHEMNEP

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)Maintenance - Where employees were expected to approach the ammonia refrigeration system and stop the flow of liquid ammonia by manually closing the king valve and the employer provided full face respirators. The employer did not provide medical evaluations, on or about July 21, 2011, Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

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