Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1329490.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,543.00
Current Penalty: $3,325.80
Issuance Date: 07/31/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/28/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/10/2018 | $3,325.80 | 08/28/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2018 | $5,543.00 | 08/28/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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. 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. The process operator, who has been assigned a respirator, and is responsible for inspection of railcars containing ammonia and phosphoric acid, did not receive a medical evaluation.