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Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1494013.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/12/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 101
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 11/16/2021
Final Order: 07/13/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/13/2022 | $7,000.00 | 11/12/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/18/2021 | $12,145.00 | 11/12/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/12/2020 | 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) Alameda Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located at 303 Elm Street, Perth Amboy, NJ: On or about 4/23/2020 and continuing thereafter, Licensed Practical Nurses were required to wear N95 respirators when providing direct care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents. Employees required to wear N95 respirators were not provided medical evaluation before being required to use the respirator.