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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1593905.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,806.00
Current Penalty: $6,164.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 51
Abatement Date: 11/30/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/24/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/24/2022 | $6,164.00 | 11/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2022 | $8,806.00 | 10/27/2022 | 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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Lehigh Commons - On or about May 4, 2022, and continuing on thereafter, employees were required to wear N95 respirators when providing care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents and the employer did not provide medical evaluations in accordance with this section. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.