Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1489019.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $3,778.60
Issuance Date: 11/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/23/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/18/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/18/2020 | $3,778.60 | 12/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2020 | $5,398.00 | 12/23/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirators is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: On or about August 20, 2020, and at times prior thereto, at a workplace located at 4529 JD Mouser Parkway, Alvarado, Texas; employees required to use respirators were not fit tested prior to respirator use and annually, exposing them to physiological hazards.