Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 IV Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1473553.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 11/06/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 12/02/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 11/23/2020
Final Order: 05/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/18/2023 | $13,494.00 | 12/02/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2021 | $0.00 | 12/02/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/06/2020 | $0.00 | 12/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on, remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator: (a) On or about May 6, 2020, and continuing thereafter, at the Center for Ambulatory Surgery: Employees working as Registered Nurses are required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while providing direct care to COVID-19 positive patients. The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on, remove and check the seals of their respirator.