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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474225.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 299
Abatement Date: 04/01/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/23/2020
Final Order: 06/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/09/2021 | $0.00 | 04/01/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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) Sinai Post-Acute Nursing and Rehab Center, 65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103 The employer provided and required employees including, but not limited to, Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeepers, and Transportation Aides to wear N95 respirators and respirators labeled as K95 while providing direct care to suspect and/or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. However, the employer did not provide these employees with a medical evaluation to determine if the employees were medically fit to wear respirators. Violation occurred on or about April 16, 2020 and thereafter.