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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1493104.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/21/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/20/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/20/2020 | $0.00 | 12/21/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2020 | $0.00 | 11/20/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification: a) Valley View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 1 Summit Ave, Newton, NJ: The employer did not provide NIOSH-certified respirators to employees, including Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and housekeeping staff, who were required to provide care for and/or clean rooms of suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. The employer provided and required employees to wear respirators labeled KN95. However, the KN95s did not contain certification markings indicating they were certified under an equivalent international standard Violation occurred on or about 04/23/2020 and thereafter.