Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1721752.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $70,982.00
Current Penalty: $28,392.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/02/2024 | $28,392.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2024 | $70,982.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: On or about January 18, 2024, and times prior to, the employer had not annually fit test employees who are required to wear tight-fitting respirators when cutting, grinding and polishing granite and other stones in the production work areas. Employer Carlos Sanchez was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1501295, citation number 1, item number 2 group c and was affirmed as a final order on 04/30/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 2520 Beech Avenue, McAllen, Texas, 78501.