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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1198555.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $3,485.90
Issuance Date: 04/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/05/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/05/2017 | $3,485.90 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2017 | $6,338.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A 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. a) On or about December 20, 2016, maintenance personnel required to wear full face cartridge respirators while investigating ammonia leaks and perform ammonia refrigeration system pipe breaking maintenance tasks were not medically evaluated.