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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1489146.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.00
Issuance Date: 02/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 90
Abatement Date: 04/05/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2021 | $9,557.00 | 04/05/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/17/2021 | $9,557.00 | 04/05/2021 | 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. Location: 6 Morrin Place, Amesbury, MA On or about 08/21/2020, 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) in that the employer did not implement medical evaluations and fit testing prior to initial use. The employer required employees to wear N95 respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.