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Standard Cited: 19100134 C01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1568976.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/20/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $6,090.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 85
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $6,090.00 | 05/20/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2022 | $10,151.00 | 05/03/2022 | 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: Northcrest Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC DBA Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center located at 240 Northcrest Drive, Napoleon, OH 43545: On or about October 31, 2021 and at times thereafter, the employer did not 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 all employees to wear respirators throughout their work shift to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. The employer had not fully implemented the requirements of medical evaluations and fit testing for all employee required to wear respirators in the workplace.