Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1685924.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $69,140.00
Current Penalty: $69,140.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/15/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 02/07/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/07/2024 | $69,140.00 | 02/15/2024 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2024 | $69,140.00 | 02/15/2024 | 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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Production Building: On or about 7/26/2023, employees who were provided and required to wear respirators, including but not limited to, 3M 7700 half face elastomeric respirators and 3M Versaflo powered air purifying respirators, were not medically evaluated for respirator use prior to using the respirator. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.