Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1484381.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/16/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $7,400.00
Issuance Date: 12/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/20/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/20/2021 | $7,400.00 | 02/16/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/28/2020 | $13,494.00 | 02/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) The Lutheran Home, Inc., located at 7500 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213: On or about June 30, 2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and residents.