Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.502(c)(4)(i): The employer did not conduct a workplace-specific hazard assessment to identify potential workplace hazards related to COVID-19. COMPANY-WIDE: On or about July 16, 2021 and continuing afterwards, hazard assessments were not workplace-specific, exposing healthcare workers to COVID-19 and increased risk of infection. The hazard assessments conducted were not specific to the individual urgent care centers. Examples include, but are not limited to: At Corbin's Corner patients were not required to wait outside the building until their appointment and frequently waited in the waiting room contradicting the hazard assessment. The hazard assessment specified the use of N-95 respirators in accordance with either the mini respirator program or 29 CFR 1910.134; however, the mini respirator program is not applicable because employees are exposed to patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and the employer did not implement a respirator program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. The hazard assessment mentions a receptionist who greet patients and families. Not all facilities have a receptionist. The hazard assessment recommended that windows be opened - this option was not available at all locations. Two employees became infected with COVID-19 and lost between eight and 162 days of work.