Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100502 K01 III
Inspection Nr: 1556331.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $6,826.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 36
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/14/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/14/2022 | $6,826.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.502(k)(1)(iii): Employers did not ensure that all air filters are rated Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher, if compatible with the HVAC system(s). TSMM Management, LLC dba Primrose Retirement Community of Marion located at 1550 Wellness Drive, Marion, OH 43302: On or about October 5, 2021, in the assisted living building, the employer failed to ensure that all air filters are rated Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher. The employer was using MERV 7 and MERV 10 filters in the resident rooms and in the common areas of the building.