Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1131327.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,800.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/06/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/25/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1591
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/25/2016 | $4,900.00 | 08/06/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2016 | $9,800.00 | 08/06/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator is used, and at least annually thereafter: a) In the Facility, on or about March 9, 2016 - The employer did not provide a fit test to an employee who is required to use a tight fitting respirator in a regulated area within the workplace. Amerway, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection 315558668, citation number 1, Item 2b and was affirmed as a final order on November 8, 2011 with respect to a workplace located at 3701 Beale Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.