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Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482157.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/18/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/10/2020
Final Order: 04/28/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/27/2021 | $12,145.00 | 12/18/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/28/2021 | $6,000.00 | 12/18/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/23/2020 | $12,145.00 | 12/18/2020 | 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 the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC dba Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital LLC - Unit One South located at 425 Woodbury Turnersville Road, Blackwood, NJ: On or about May 29, 2020, the employer did not ensure that a certified nursing assistant / psychiatric aide who used a half mask elastomeric negative pressure respirator was provided a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.