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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1473011.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 11/05/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/06/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/30/2020
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Emphasis:
Substance: 8400
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/30/2020 | $13,494.00 | 01/06/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/05/2020 | $13,494.00 | 12/04/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, or annually refitted: ICU Unit, 1 Bay Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042 a) The employer required two intensive care unit (ICU) nurses and a certified nursing assistant to wear N95 respirators when providing care to patients, including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. However, the employer did not provide these employees with an initial fit test to ensure the respirator fit employees to protect them from exposure to SARS-CoV-2. b) The employer required two ICU nurses to wear N95 respirators when providing care to patients including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. However, the employer did not provide these employees with an annual fit test prior to March 2020 to ensure that the respirator fit them in order to protect them from exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Violation occurred on or about 4/23/2020 and thereafter.