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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1576454.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $45,579.00
Current Penalty: $45,579.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2022
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2022 | $45,579.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society - 1622 Walnut St. - Syracuse, Nebraska 68446 On or about February 04, 2022, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents and for other duties throughout the facility. Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1522597, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 23, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1622 Walnut St. - Syracuse, Nebraska 68446.