Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1487378.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,072.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 11/20/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 10/13/2020
Final Order: 03/01/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/01/2021 | $6,072.00 | 11/20/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/14/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/20/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/20/2020 | 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: a) Clearview Operating Co., LLC dba The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing, Queens, 157-15 19th Avenue, Whitestone, New York: On or about April 4, 2020 ,and continuing thereafter, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures (including how medical evaluations and fit testing will be completed) for employees (including Housekeeping Porters) required by the employer to wear N95 respirators due to exposure to COVID-19 positive residents or persons under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19.