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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1747024.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/17/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/08/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/08/2024 | $10,000.00 | 10/17/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/20/2024 | $16,131.00 | 10/17/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A 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) On or about May 8, 2024, Purpose Built Brands DBA Weiman Products LLC did not provide medical evaluations to determine employees' ability to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure respirator before it was used. Employees were required to wear a Honeywell 7680 A full face respirator in the batch room to clean a chemical spill. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.