Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488093.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/27/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $9,446.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 68
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/21/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2020 | $9,446.00 | 01/27/2021 | 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) Scalabrini Villa Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located at 860 North Quidnessett Rd., North Kingstown, RI: On or about 6/24/2020, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix), such as but not limited to medical evaluations. The employer required employees to wear respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected, or confirmed, positive COVID-19 residents.