Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477121.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/09/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/09/2020
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/09/2020 | $10,000.00 | 12/09/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/06/2020 | 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 whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used: Hoboken University Medical Center: Registered nurses, nursing assistants, and speech therapists (among other employees) providing care to suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients were provided a new style of N95 respirators but were not fit tested prior to use. Violation occurred on or about April 15, 2020 and thereafter.