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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1504655.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $6,689.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 45
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/21/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/21/2021 | $6,689.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2021 | $9,557.00 | 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) Springfield Care Center, LLC dba Aperion Care Springfield located at 525 S Martin Luther King Dr, Springfield, Illinois: On or about December 3, 2020 and times thereafter, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear N95 respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.