Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474643.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/24/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $11,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/06/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/05/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/05/2020 | $11,500.00 | 11/24/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/24/2020 | 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. ESTABLISHMENT: On or about April 7, 2020, the employer had not established and implemented a written worksite-specific respiratory protection program and procedures consisting of employee training, fit testing, proper selection, and medical evaluations where employees were required to wear KN-95 filtering face piece respirators during work tasks such as (but not limited to) providing patient care for residents who were COVID-19 positive or were suspected of having COVID-19