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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1514453.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/19/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.10
Issuance Date: 07/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 08/10/2021
Final Order: 12/16/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/16/2021 | $9,557.10 | 08/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/12/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/19/2021 | 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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) GRNC Operating, LLC DBA Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center located at 1 Whittier Way Ghent, NY 12075: On or about 1/15/2021, and continuing 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 CNAs, RNs, LPNs, and Housekeepers to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.