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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 424535.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,920.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/13/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2012 | $4,000.00 | 11/13/2012 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2012 | $7,920.00 | 11/13/2012 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): General. The employer shall 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. On or about May 10, 2012, in the facility, employee(s) performing painting tasks were required to wear half mask purifying respirators. The employer did not provide each employee with a medical evaluation before the employee was required to use the respirator in the workplace.