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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1517891.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 09/07/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2021
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2021 | $6,000.00 | 09/07/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2021 | $9,753.00 | 09/07/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Westchester Care at Home dba Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester at Home, White Plains, NY The employer did not ensure that annual fit testing was conducted for home health aids who were required to wear as 3M 8000 N95 particulate respirators when conducting home visits for patients whose Covid-19 status in unknown , on or about 2/6/21 and thereafter. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.