Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1485835.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2021 | $9,000.00 | 03/22/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2021 | $13,494.00 | 02/22/2021 | 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) Healthcare Services Group, Inc. located at 10935 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60628: On or about July 30, 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. The violation occurred on or about July 30, 2020, and after.