Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1476359.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/20/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $11,470.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/22/2020 | $11,470.00 | 10/20/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/20/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace: a) 65 Highland Ave, Peapack NJ On or about March 30, 2020 and continuing thereafter, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees, including Patient Care Assistants, who were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while engaged in the performance of their duties, which included assisting patients/residents with aspects of daily life, including bathing and brushing teeth.