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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488827.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,096.00
Issuance Date: 11/25/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 34
Abatement Date: 12/31/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 12/07/2020
Final Order: 05/17/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/17/2021 | $8,096.00 | 12/31/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/06/2021 | $13,494.00 | 12/31/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/25/2020 | $13,494.00 | 12/31/2020 | 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) COVID Unit: On or about 5/27/20 and thereafter, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.