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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1649236.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,394.00
Current Penalty: $8,036.40
Issuance Date: 07/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2023
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 | 08/10/2023 | $8,036.40 | 08/17/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2023 | $13,394.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): General. The employer shall 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 may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. On or about February 9, 2023, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to wear respiratory protection, including filtering facepiece 3M N95 Particulate Respirator (8511) exposing them to potential health hazards and respiratory illnesses. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).