Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1473469.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/25/2020
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/29/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C;P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/13/2020
Final Order: 05/18/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/18/2023 | $0.00 | 11/25/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/21/2021 | $9,639.00 | 11/25/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/29/2020 | $9,639.00 | 11/25/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for extremities and protective clothing, was not provided wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: (a) Facility located at 1945 ROUTE 33, Neptune, NJ 07753, Mehandru Pavilion, Unit 5: Employees working as Nurses and Physical Therapists provide direct patient care to COVID-19 positive patients and patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19, including unmasked patients with coughs. The employer did not ensure a sufficient daily supply of isolation gowns were provided to this unit, resulting in the employees having to respond without gowns to care for COVID-19 positive patients in distress on or about 5/6/2020. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM