Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482167.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/23/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2020
Emphasis:
Substance: 8400
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2020 | $9,000.00 | 12/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/23/2020 | 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) COVID-19 Units on 2 West, PCU (Progressive Care Unit), and 4 East, Montclair Hospital, LLC The employer failed to establish and implement a written respiratory protection program when requiring a physician to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators while providing care and treatment to patients including those under investigation and/or confirmed as COVID-19 positive. Violation occurred on or about 3/30/2020.