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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1478317.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 12/08/2020
Final Order: 04/05/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/05/2021 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/29/2020 | $13,494.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/10/2020 | $13,494.00 | 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: a) Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills Hospital located at 102-01 66th Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375: On or about May 13, 2020, and continuing until July 30, 2020, the employer did not provide a fit test to an employee required to wear a respirator. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against SARS-CoV-2 while providing care to suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients and cleaning COVID-19 patient rooms and hospital operating suites. The employer failed to ensure a fit test was performed prior to initial use when the employee was required to wear a different respirator.