Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100502 F02 I
Inspection Nr: 1545878.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $21,844.80
Issuance Date: 12/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Abatement Date: 01/26/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2022
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 | 01/10/2022 | $21,844.80 | 01/26/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/26/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.502(f)(2)(i): The employer did not provide a respirator and ensure proper use by each employee who had exposure to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in accordance with 29 CFR � 1910.134. a) WellNow at 1233 Arsenal Street in Watertown, NY, 13601, on or about 8/4/21: The employer failed to provide a respirator and ensure proper use by each employee, including ensuring each employee was fit tested, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 when employees had exposure to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The employer provided and required employees to wear "KN95s", blue surgical face masks, and N95 respirators when providing care and interacting with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item.