Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1511304.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $10,239.75
Issuance Date: 06/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/14/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 07/23/2021
Final Order: 11/04/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/04/2021 | $10,239.75 | 07/14/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/27/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/14/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/14/2021 | 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) Jan-Care of Tri-State, Inc. located at 1301 7th Avenue, Suite D Huntington, WV 25701 : On or about January 23, 2020 and times prior, 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). The employer required employees to wear respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.