Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477155.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 44
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2020 | $0.00 | 12/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not annually fit tested: a) BronxCare Health System Hospital, 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY The employer did not ensure that annual fit testing was conducted for respiratory therapists who were required to wear respirators such as Halyard PFR N95 respirators as they administered pulmonary care to patients suspected or confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 illness, on or about 4/21/20 and after. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.