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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1589334.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $72,510.00
Current Penalty: $58,008.00
Issuance Date: 10/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 160
Abatement Date: 12/12/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2022 | $58,008.00 | 12/12/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2022 | $72,510.00 | 11/23/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit-tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: (a) Facility-wide: On or about 4/12/2022 the employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators, including Honeywell DC300 N95 respirators, were fitted initially and then annually thereafter. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed COVID-19 positive residents. Athena Health Care Systems RI, LLC dba Oakland Grove Health Care Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1487891, citation number 2, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 2/1/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 560 Cumberland Hill Rd. Woonsocket, RI 02895.