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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474203.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/21/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/22/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2020 | $0.00 | 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: VA New Jersey Healthcare System, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ: Community Living Center: a) The agency provided and required Nurses Aide to wear N95 respirators while providing direct care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents/patients, without providing a medical evaluation prior to the required use of respirators in the workplace. b) The agency provided and required Registered Nurses to wear N95 respirators while providing direct care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents/patients, without providing a medical evaluation prior to the required use of respirators in the workplace. Violation occurred on about 04/10/2020 and thereafter.