Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1516005.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 84
Abatement Date: 06/14/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2021 | $0.00 | 06/14/2021 | 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) Bucktail Medical Center - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a Halyard, Fluidshield +3 N95 Particulate Filter Respirator/Surgical Mask and ProGear N95 Particulate Filter Respirator/Surgical Mask before requiring their use. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspect and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and residents on or about December 24, 2020. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED