Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1487891.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/04/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/04/2021 | $9,557.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2021 | $13,653.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR l 910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:. a. Location: Oakland Grove Health Care Center, Woonsocket, RI On or about 8/13/2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring employees to wear respirators. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and residents.