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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1272047.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,846.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/15/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/08/2018
Final Order: 06/12/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: W103
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/12/2019 | $0.00 | 05/15/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/16/2018 | $2,846.00 | 05/31/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2018 | $2,846.00 | 05/31/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 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) At the facility, Silo 3: On or about October 19, 2017 the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine ability to use a negative pressure filtering face piece (dust mask) respirator before employees were required to use them. b) a) At the facility, Silo 3: On or about October 20, 2017 the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine ability to use a negative pressure filtering face piece (dust mask) respirator before employees were required to use them. German Pellets Texas, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1074467, citation number 03, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 10-22-2015, with respect to a workplace located at Port of Port Arthur, 498-A West Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77640.