Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1478369.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/22/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $8,096.40
Issuance Date: 12/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 140
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 12/22/2020
Final Order: 02/11/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 8400
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/11/2022 | $8,096.40 | 01/22/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/27/2021 | $0.00 | 01/22/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2020 | $0.00 | 01/22/2021 | 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: Life Care Center of Leominster located at 370 West St, Leominster MA: On or about 6/5/20, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employees' ability to use a respirator. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.