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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 II Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1472330.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 67
Abatement Date: 10/26/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/23/2020
Final Order: 11/17/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/17/2021 | $0.00 | 10/26/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/03/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/26/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/26/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select a NIOSH-certified respirator: a) Emergency and Radiology Departments, 111 Central Ave, Newark, NJ The employer provided and required employees, including but not limited to, registered nurses, patient care technicians, and radiology technicians, to use respirators labeled as KN95s while providing care for patients including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. The KN95 respirators did not contain certification markings indicating they were approved under a standard similar to NIOSH-certified N95 respirators. Violation occurred on or about 4/1/2020 and thereafter.