Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E06 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1509563.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/03/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2021 | $0.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator: a) Fort Payne Hospital Corporation dba DeKalb Regional Medical Center located at 200 Medical Center Drive, SW, Fort Payne, Alabama: On or about January 11, 2021, and at times prior, the employer did not obtain a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use respirators such as, from the PLHCP (physician or other licensed health care professional). The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.