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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482370.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/24/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2021
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 333
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/16/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2021 | $0.00 | 02/24/2021 | 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) Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 On or about July 8, 2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use of the respirator. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients in the following areas: 1) Long Term Care Areas: 2C and 4D 2) Neuro Rehabilitation Area: 2A 3) Surgical-Medical Telemetry Area: 3C 4) Renal Care Area: 3A 5) ENT Area