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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1511619.015
Citation: 02001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 10/14/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date: 08/02/2021
Final Order: 08/05/2022
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/05/2022 | $0.00 | 10/14/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2021 | $0.00 | 08/17/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2021 | $0.00 | 08/17/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001C 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. a) North Providence Urgent Care, Inc. and North Providence Primary Care Associates, Inc. located at 1830 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI and Center of New England Urgent Care, Inc. and Center of New England Primary Care, Inc. located at 775 Centre of New England Boulevard, West Greenwich, RI: On or about January 26, 2021, 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 patients.