Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1475471.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/16/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/09/2020
Final Order: 05/17/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/17/2021 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2020 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2020 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator a) At the facility - 550 Jessup Road, Paulsboro NJ 08066. The employer provided and required the use of N95 respirators at the facility. The employer did not provide a qualitative or quantitative fit test for the employees, including but not limited to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Housekeeping staff, prior to requiring the use of the respirators. The employees were providing direct care and services to suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. The Violation occurred on or about 4/18/2020, and thereafter