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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 I Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1475984.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2020
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 42
Related Event Code (REC): A;P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/20/2020
Final Order: 10/25/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/25/2021 | $0.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/24/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: Location: Adult Behavioral Unit On or about April 29, 2020, 42 employees who provided direct care to suspect or known COVID-19-positive residents wore surgical masks and were not provided adequate respiratory protection and were potentially exposed to SARS-CoV-2 virus. Appropriate respiratory protection is an N-95 filtering facepiece respirators or the equivalent thereof. The employees were required to be within six feet of the patient to perform tasks such as obtaining vital signs and providing personal care.