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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1081533.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/12/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 02/12/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2016 | $7,000.00 | 02/12/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: On or about July 23, 2015, in the Ammonia Refrigeration Process at Rich Products, LLC located in Brownsville, Texas, the employer did not ensure employees who are required to use tight-fitting facepiece respirators were provided with a medical evaluation prior to use.