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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1653957.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,053.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 95
Abatement Date: 04/06/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2023 | $0.00 | 04/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2023 | $12,053.00 | 04/06/2023 | 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. On or about March 2, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring its use. The employer required all employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against COVID-19 while working within the facility when confirmed positive COVID-19 residents were present, exposing employees to physiological hazards. Bell Nursing Operations, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard (29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1552259, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 03-25-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 5000 Thayer Drive, Killeen, TX 76549.