Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1489249.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/02/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $7,802.00
Current Penalty: $7,802.00
Issuance Date: 02/16/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/16/2021 | $7,802.00 | 04/02/2021 | 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 employees ability to use a respirator before the employees were required to use the respirators in the workplace. Location: 156 Berlin Road, Cromwell, Connecticut On or about August 24, 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 N95 respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.