Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1546149.015
Citation: 01004D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 248
Abatement Date: 02/28/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 01/26/2022
Final Order: 01/23/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C;P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/23/2023 | $0.00 | 02/28/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/23/2022 | $0.00 | 02/28/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2022 | $0.00 | 02/28/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004D 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: COMPANY-WIDE: On or about September 3, 2021 and continuing afterwards, healthcare workers were required to wear N-95 respirators when providing direct care to patients. Many patients who were treated were suspected of having and/or confirmed to have COVID-19 and respirators were required due to increased risk of infection. The employer did not provide employees with medical evaluations.