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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1475995.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 200
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2020 | $8,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2020 | $12,145.00 | 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: Worksite, Westbury Medical Care Home, Inc., 922 McDonough Road, Jackson, Georgia 30233: On or about 05/22/2020, and continuing the employer required the use of respiratory protection, including N95 and Kn95 respirators, by employees who provided care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 residents. The employer's N95/KN95 respirator policy did not meet the requirements of a written respiratory protection program in that in that the policy did not include provisions for medical evaluations or provisions for fit testing.