Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1099140.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 04/18/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/29/2016
Final Order: 11/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/03/2016 | $1,000.00 | 04/18/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/03/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/18/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/18/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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 10/16/2015, at 109 Highway 1085 in Madisonville, LA, the employer required employees to wear respirators during emergencies and when changing compressor oil and did not ensure that employees had received medical evaluations.