Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1477403.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/23/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 12/08/2020
Final Order: 06/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 06/14/2021 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: (a) Facility, 114-45 87th Ave, Briarwood, NY: On and after April 19, 2020, respiratory therapists and lead respiratory therapists were required to wear tight-fitting filtering facepiece respirators, including, but not limited to, 3M 8200, 3M 8511 and Gerson-1730 N95 respirators, while providing care to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. The employer did not ensure the employees were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.