Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488341.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/04/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $8,778.00
Current Penalty: $5,266.80
Issuance Date: 02/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/06/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/06/2021 | $5,266.80 | 03/04/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2021 | $8,778.00 | 03/04/2021 | 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) 460 Auburn Avenue Associates, LP dba Legacy Transitional Care and Rehabilitation located at 460 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia: On or about August 17, 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 working on the second floor and above, exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents and co-workers.