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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477798.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/16/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/24/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2020 | $0.00 | 11/16/2020 | 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 employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a. Between May 1, 2020 and May 26, 2020, employees who cared for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 residents at the Little Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL were required to wear a N95 respirator. The employer failed to provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator before wearing a N95 respirator in the workplace.