Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1510893.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 06/21/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $10,922.40
Issuance Date: 04/30/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/20/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/20/2021 | $10,922.40 | 06/21/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2021 | $13,653.00 | 05/19/2021 | 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) Bluebird Medical Enterprises LLC, located at 1602 East Starr Avenue Ste. A, Nacogdoches, TX 75961: On or about December 9, 2020, and times thereafter, 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 during their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.