Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1487353.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/01/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $12,145.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/30/2020
Final Order: 05/05/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/05/2022 | $12,145.00 | 12/01/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/02/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/01/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/01/2020 | 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) 874 Rt 70E, Marlton, NJ: Employees such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) who were provided with, and required to use, tight-fitting respirators were not provided with medical evaluations. The employees provided direct care to patients with confirmed and/or suspected cases of COVID-19. Violation occurred on or about 5/6/2020 and thereafter. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM