Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1526420.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $6,827.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 09/15/2021
Final Order: 04/14/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/14/2022 | $6,827.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/21/2021 | $13,653.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2021 | $13,653.00 | 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) Second Floor, 120 Park End Place, East Orange, NJ 07018. On or about 01/18/2021 and continuing until 06/11/2021, 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, including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), to wear N95 respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.