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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1591582.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,786.00
Current Penalty: $2,871.60
Issuance Date: 07/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 08/12/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/31/2022 | $2,871.60 | 08/12/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2022 | $4,786.00 | 08/12/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is 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. Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., DBA: Brookdale Medi Park West, 7404 Wallace BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106 On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not provide a fit test to all employees required to wear respirators. The employer required employees to wear KN95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.