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OSHA Inspection: FLORIDA HARDWARE FARM EQUIPMENT, INC

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of FLORIDA HARDWARE FARM EQUIPMENT, INC in 3021 U.S. HIGHWAY 221, SOPERTON, GA 30457 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 345609135.

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Site address
3021 U.S. HIGHWAY 221
City
SOPERTON
State
GA
ZIP
30457
Mailing
3021 U.S. 221, SOPERTON, GA 30457
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
493130
Employees
25
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.134 E01

Repeat Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Dec 30, 2021
Penalty
Initial $4,681 · Current $3,511 Reduced
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) In the paint area, on or about October 28, 2021 and at times prior to, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested and required to use a half mask elastomeric respirator exposing the employee to respiratory hazards.  Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.  Florida Hardware Farm Equipment, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [1910.134(e)(1)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1528847, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 19, 2021, with respect to the same workplace located at 3021 U.S. Highway 221, Soperton, GA 30457.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $3510.75
  • — Z (R) $4681

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