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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477915.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/06/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 120
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | $10,000.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/09/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/23/2020 | 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) Worksite was located at St. Joseph's Healthcare and Rehab Center, 315 East Lindsley Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 The employer required employees including CNAs, housekeepers and transport aides to wear N-95 respirators when exposed to patients including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. However, the employer did not provide these employees with a medical evaluation to ensure the employee was capable of safety wearing a respirator such as an N95. Violation occurred on or about April 3, 2020 and thereafter.