OSHA Inspection: JBLANCO ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2011-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was not established and implemented at the workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:    a) On or about April 27, 2011 and times prior, the employer had not established and implement a written Respiratory Protection program.    Abatement Note:  The respiratory protection programs shall include the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix).    Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

2011-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  A medical evaluation was not provided 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:    a) On or about April 27, 2011 and times prior, employees were exposed to illnesses in that, the employees were required to wear tight fitting respirators prior to obtaining a medical evaluation.    Abatement Note:  The medical evaluation shall obtain the information requested by the questionnaire in Sections 1 and 2, Part A of Appendix C of this standard.  A physician or other licensed health care professional shall evaluate the questionnaire.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

2011-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, and at least annually thereafter:    a) On or about April 27, 2011 and times prior, employees were exposed to illnesses in that, the employees were required to wear tight fitting respirators prior to being fit tested in a half face respirator.    Abatement Note:  Fit testing shall follow the requirements listed in 29 CFR 1910.134(f).    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").