Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1472923.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/02/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/08/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 10/05/2020
Final Order: 06/02/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/02/2021 | $0.00 | 10/02/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/20/2021 | $0.00 | 10/02/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/08/2020 | $0.00 | 10/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator: a) Facility: Employees were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while providing direct patient care to COVID-19 positive patients and patients under investigation for COVID-19. The employer failed to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and the circumstances under which it should be used, on or about 07/15/20.