Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1498792.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $6,689.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2021 | $6,689.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2021 | $9,557.00 | 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) Harrell Memorial Nursing Home dba Meadowbrook Acres located at 2149 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV : On or about October 22, 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 October 22, 2020.