Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477909.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2020
Nr Instances: 15
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 10/21/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/08/2020
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Emphasis:
Substance: 8400
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/13/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/21/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/21/2020 | 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: Emergency Room, Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Road, North Bergen, NJ 07047. a) The employer required six security guards to wear N-95 respirators when assisting emergency room staff that care for patients, including those under investigation for and/or confirmed as positive for COVID-19. However, the employer did not provide these employees with a fit test to ensure the respirators fit employees to protect them from exposure to the virus. b) The employer required nine security guards to wear N-95 respirators when assisting emergency room staff that care for patients, including those under investigation for and/or confirmed as positive for COVID-19. However, the employer failed to provide these employees with their annual fit test when due. Violation occurred on or about 3/28/2020 and thereafter.