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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1506462.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/27/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $8,191.80
Issuance Date: 04/15/2021
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 82
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2021 | $8,191.80 | 04/27/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/15/2021 | $13,653.00 | 04/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR l 910.134(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) Bethany Nursing Home and Health Related Facility, Inc., located at 3005 Watkins Road Horseheads, N.Y., 14845 The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring its use. The employer required healthcare professionals, including but not limited to: Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Certified Nurses Assistants and Unit Clerks, to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. The violation occurred from 10/15/20 through 12/6/2020 and after.