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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1487240.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 11/19/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,073.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/13/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/13/2020 | $6,073.00 | 11/19/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/19/2020 | 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) Resident Room in the Willow Unit and the Sun Room/Day Room (aka COVID Room): The employer did not provide medical evaluations to medical staff who were required to wear N95 respirators when providing direct care to residents infected with SARS-CoV-2. Such care included, but was not limited to, monitoring vital signs, nebulizer treatments, feeding (through g-tubes), and suctioning of tracheotomy tubes. The violation occurred on or about 4/15/20 and thereafter.