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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1514453.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/19/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 08/10/2021
Final Order: 12/16/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/16/2021 | $0.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/12/2021 | $0.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2021 | $0.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees using tight fitting face piece respirators pass an appropriate qualitative or quantitative fit test prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. (a) GRNC Operating, LLC DBA Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center located at 1 Whittier Way Ghent, NY 12075: On or about 1/15/2021, and continuing thereafter, the employer did not provide a fit test to all employees required to wear respirators. The employer required CNAs, RNs, LPNs, and Housekeepers to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.