Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1590242.015
Citation: 04002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $99,444.00
Current Penalty: $80,539.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 09/13/2022
Final Order: 03/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/11/2024 | $80,539.00 | 04/01/2024 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2022 | $99,444.00 | 10/21/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2022 | $99,444.00 | 10/21/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 04 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) Facility: On or about 4/18/2022, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees, including but not limited to Metalizers and Painters, required to wear 3M elastomeric half face respirators and airline blasting hoods. 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.