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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1599862.015
Citation: 01013C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2022 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2022 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter. On or about 6/02/2022, at the Restaurant Depot facility located in Houston Texas, employees were exposed to chemical hazards of ammonia when the employer required employees to wear respirators while working on opening ammonia refrigeration lines and unloading ammonia but did not ensure that employees were fit tested.