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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1526275.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/20/2021 5
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/31/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2021 | $4,500.00 | 09/20/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/31/2021 | $5,461.00 | 09/20/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: On or about April 20, 2021, at this worksite, the employer instructed employees to wear an abrasive blasting respirator without first receiving a medical evaluation to ensure they were able to tolerate the physiological burdens imposed by respirator use, such as but not limited to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.