OSHA Inspection: POLYMER DYNAMICS, INC.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

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 November 6, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Production Shop when an employee was exposed to respiratory hazards while wearing tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having been medically evaluated.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter:  On or about November 6, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were required to wear tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having been fit tested prior to initial use or at least annually thereafter.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:     On or about November 6, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Production Shop where an employee was required to wear tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having their facial hair trimmed or shaven so that the facial hair did interfere with the face and mask sealing surface.