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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1549966.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/07/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/31/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/07/2022 | 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) Hawthorne Ridge Inc. 30 Community Way, East Greenbush, N.Y.: On or about 8/16/2021 and 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 provided and required Registered Nurses, Resident Assistants, and Licensed Practical Nurses to wear N95 respirators while providing direct care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.