Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477040.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/13/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $8,501.50
Issuance Date: 11/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 110
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2020 | $8,501.50 | 01/13/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2020 | $12,145.00 | 01/13/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Foundation Care Partners, LLC, dba Windsong Care Center located at 3400 E. Walnut St., Pearland, TX 77581 On or about June 2, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix). The employer required employees to wear respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.