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Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 II Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474225.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/01/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,200.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 299
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/23/2020
Final Order: 06/09/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/09/2021 | $8,200.00 | 04/01/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select a NIOSH-certified respirator: a) Sinai Post-Acute Nursing and Rehab Center, 65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification. The employer did not provide NIOSH-certified respirators to employees, including but not limited to, Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeepers, and Transportation Aides while providing direct care to suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. The employer provided and required employees to wear respirators labelled KN95. However, the KN95 respirators were not used in compliance with the conditions of their certification in that they were not appropriately fit tested on employees. Violation occurred on or about May 15, 2020 and thereafter.