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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1483446.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/15/2020
Nr Instances: 15
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity:
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/13/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2020 | $0.00 | 10/09/2020 | Other |
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: Luis O. Herrera. M.D. P.C.: Employees performing essential job duties, such as but not limited to taking patients vital signs, blood and urine specimens, and nebulizer treatments at a medical practice facility were required by management to wear a 3M 8210 Plus N95 respirator throughout the duration of a working shift, as a response to the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. The employer did not facilitate a medical evaluation for employees prior to issuing the requirement to wear a respirator, on or about March 15, 2020 and thereafter. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.