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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 A01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1600833.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $6,530.00
Issuance Date: 11/10/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 12/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/02/2022
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 | 12/02/2022 | $6,530.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/10/2022 | $13,052.00 | 12/01/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134: 10 Mary Scano Dr, Worcester MA: Brookside Unit: On or about June 6, 2022, and ongoing, employees wore surgical masks while providing direct care to COVID-positive residents. Appropriate respiratory protection while caring for a suspected or confirmed COVID patient is an N95 filtering-facepiece respirator worn in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Program. Two such employees subsequently tested COVID-positive after providing care to COVID-positive residents.