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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1472996.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/09/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/13/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/13/2020 | $0.00 | 12/09/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2020 | $0.00 | 12/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(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) East Orange General Hospital Emergency Department - 300 Central Ave., East Orange, NJ The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees including, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who were provided and required to wear N-95 respirators while caring for COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 patients under investigation. Violation occurred on or about 4/20/2020 and thereafter.