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Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488595.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/01/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 22
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 11/17/2020
Final Order: 03/12/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2021 | $0.00 | 12/01/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2020 | $0.00 | 12/01/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2020 | $0.00 | 12/01/2020 | 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) Rego Park N H LTD, 111-26 Corona Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11368: On or about May 5, 2020, and continuing thereafter, the employer required employees, including but not limited to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeeping and Maintenance employees to wear N95 respirators while providing direct patient care and services to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents. The employer did not provide medical evaluations to the employees before they were required to use the respirators.