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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1472064.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/20/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 91
Related Event Code (REC): C;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/20/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2020 | $0.00 | 11/20/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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.) On and after April 9, 2020 at 91-31 175th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 Employees (i.e. Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Housekeeping Staff) expected to be exposed to respiratory hazards were provided N95 particulate respirators (3M Healthcare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask N95 1860S, Moldex Healthcare Particulate Respirator and 3M Healthcare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask N95 1860) for mandatory use while performing job duties such as but not limited to providing care to suspected and confirmed COVID-19 positive nursing home residents. Employees were not provided a medical evaluation to determine their ability to wear a tight-fitting respirator.