Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C02 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1129555.015
Citation: 04004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/15/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2016 | $0.00 | 08/15/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $0.00 | 08/15/2016 | Other |
Text For Citation: 04 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. This violation occurred on or about March 1, 2016, the employer does not ensure that employees voluntarily wearing 3M half face and full face tight fitting respirators were provided with a medical evaluation and training for the care and use of the respirator exposing employees to respiratory hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are medically able to wear a respirator and are trained in the care and use of the respirator.