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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1500637.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/01/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 136
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/12/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/12/2021 | $9,557.00 | 06/01/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2021 | $13,653.00 | 04/12/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Ryan Health Center, Inc. dba Morgan Health Center located at 80 Morgan Avenue, Johnston, RI: On or about September 22, 2020 the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix). The employer required employees to wear N95 face filtering respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. The written program did not include the requirements and implementation for medical evaluations, and the employer did not implement fit-testing. The violation occurred on or about September 22, 2020 through present