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Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1502814.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/31/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 06/01/2021
Final Order: 02/03/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/03/2022 | $7,500.00 | 01/31/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/23/2021 | $9,753.00 | 06/01/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2021 | $9,753.00 | 06/01/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) The Brooklyn Hospital Center located at 121 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201: On or about 11/06/2020, the employer required transporters to wear N-95 respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while transporting suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients. Transporters facial hair came between the sealing surface of the N-95 facepiece and the face. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.