Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1486441.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/27/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $7,773.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 157
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/16/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/16/2020 | $7,773.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee�s ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center- Harbor Unit, and Comfort Cove Unit: On or about May 6, 2020, the employer provided and required the use of respirators in the facility. The employer did not provide employees, such as, but not limited to, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Housekeepers with a medical evaluation prior to the use of the respirators. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM