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Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1517891.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/17/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2021 | $6,000.00 | 09/17/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2021 | $9,753.00 | 09/17/2021 | 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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Westchester Care at Home dba Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester at Home, White Plains, NY The employer did not provide medical evaluation for Home Health aides who were required to wear 3M 8000 N95 particulate respirators when conducting in-home visits for patients whose Covid-19 status in unknown , on or about 2/6/21 and thereafter. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.