Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 VII Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1509563.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 524
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/03/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(vii): The written program did not contain provisions for training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they were potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations: a) Fort Payne Hospital Corporation dba DeKalb Regional Medical Center located at 200 Medical Center Drive, SW, Fort Payne, Alabama: On or about January 11, 2021, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the written respiratory protection program included a provision regarding training of employees. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.