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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1597431.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/19/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,151.40
Issuance Date: 08/29/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/22/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/22/2022 | $10,151.40 | 10/19/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2022 | $14,502.00 | 10/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, 600 Centre Street, Brockton, MA. On or about May 1, 2022 and ongoing, the employer did not provide an annual fit test to all employees required to wear respirators. 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 positive. There were employees caring for COVID-19 patients on patient floors A-5, Cardiology, and Labor /delivery that had last been fit tested in the years 2020 and 2021.