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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1471979.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $11,567.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 11/23/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/13/2020 | $11,567.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Worksite at 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ The employer required employees, including security guards to wear, N95 respirators while responding to patients including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. However, the employer did not provide these employees with a medical evaluation to ensure that they were capable of safely wearing such respirators. These employees were providing direct patient care or within six (6) feet of the patients while performing their job duties. Violation occurred on or about 03/18/2020 and thereafter.