Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1588065.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $55,832.70
Issuance Date: 09/27/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/24/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/14/2022
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 | 10/14/2022 | $55,832.70 | 10/24/2022 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2022 | $79,761.00 | 10/24/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Kauffman and Siebert Households: On or about April 6, 2022, employees providing direct care for COVID-19 positive residents while wearing N95 respirators were not fit tested prior to using the respirator. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive residents The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County Inc, dba Jewish Senior Services was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1495500, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on April 1, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 4200 Park Avenue in Bridgeport Connecticut.