Bnv Homecare Agency, Inc. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100134 A01 Respiratory Protection.

Inspection Nr: 1527357.015

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 11/30/2021 2

Initial Penalty: $13,653.00

Current Penalty: $10,922.00

Issuance Date: 09/01/2021

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Related Event Code (REC): P

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0215000

Contest Date:

Final Order: 10/01/2021

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	10/01/2021	$10,922.00	11/30/2021	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/01/2021	$13,653.00	09/14/2021	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of this section. (a) 2900 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235: The employer required a home health aide to provide in home personal care to a SARS-CoV-2 virus positive patient without ensuring that the appropriate respirator was used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. On the day of exposure the home health aide only wore a surgical mask. Violation occurred on or about March 1, 2021. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY

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