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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02 I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474225.015
Citation: 01001D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 299
Abatement Date: 04/01/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/23/2020
Final Order: 06/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/09/2021 | $0.00 | 04/01/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): All respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, or to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: a) Sinai Post-Acute Nursing and Rehab Center, 65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103 The employer provided and required employees including, but not limited to, Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeepers, and Transportation Aides to wear N95 respirators while providing direct care to suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. However, the employer did not ensure the respirators were stored in breathable paper bags between uses instead of in plastic Ziploc storage bags. Violation occurred on or about April 16, 2020 and thereafter.