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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1554692.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/21/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $9,324.00
Current Penalty: $4,662.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 200
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/29/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/29/2022 | $4,662.00 | 03/21/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2022 | $9,324.00 | 03/21/2022 | 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) Sweeny Community Hospital, dba Sweeny Hospital District located at 305 North McKinney St., Sweeny, TX 77480. On or about September 23, 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 to wear respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.