Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1473777.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/08/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $8,501.50
Issuance Date: 11/02/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/25/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/25/2020 | $8,501.50 | 02/08/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/02/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/21/2020 | 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) At the facility, COVID-19 Patient Isolation Wing - On or about May 2, 2020 and thereafter, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for the nurses and other staff employees who were required to wear N95 respirators for protection against the hazard of the COVID-19 virus while treating and caring for COVID-19 positive patients.