Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1473817.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/09/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 10/27/2020
Final Order: 12/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/22/2021 | $0.00 | 11/09/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/09/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/09/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a). On or about 3/29/2020, on site, for RNs, LPNs and CNAs who took care of patients that had COVID symptoms and later tested positive; and who were required to don N95 respirators. The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to include a written program, medical evaluation and fit testing.