OSHA has inspected Patterson Interprises once in Iowa.
The inspection began on May 7, 2020 as part of a related case, in Newton.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $2,273 and now stand at $1,136, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
Respiratory protection comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1910.134.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for staffing, cleaning and waste services employers since 2015 is $2,201, and Patterson Interprises averages $1,136 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,273 | $1,136 | Jul 24, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 2020 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)
(1) General. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation 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. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1)
(1) Normal breathing. In a normal standing position, without talking, the subject shall breathe normally.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.