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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1483652.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/04/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 84
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/03/2020 | $0.00 | 11/04/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $0.00 | 11/04/2020 | 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, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter: a) Clark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1213 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ - Patient Care Units and Special COVID-19 unit: On or about April 16, 2020, and continuing thereafter, the employer required employees, including, but not limited to, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Service Workers, and Activity Assistants, to wear N95 tight-fitting facepiece respirators while caring for patients and residents, including those suspected and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. The employer did not perform respirator fit testing for all employees required to wear a tight-fitting facepiece respirator.