Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1662182.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $44,646.00
Current Penalty: $21,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 09/25/2023
Final Order: 12/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/19/2024 | $21,500.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/04/2023 | $44,646.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2023 | $44,646.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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 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) Facility / Production Area: Medical evaluation was not completed and documented for each employee that were required to wear 3M half facepiece elastomeric dual cartridge respirators, on or about 04/10/2023.