Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1124372.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/13/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/21/2016
Final Order: 04/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2017 | $0.00 | 07/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 07/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 07/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. a) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: Maintenance employees responded to ammonia releases with full face cartridge respirators, but were not medically evaluated. Ammonia releases have included the release from the Line B refrigeration system. Abatement certification and documentation are required under this item.