Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482915.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/28/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 53
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/03/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2021 | $0.00 | 01/28/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2021 | $0.00 | 01/28/2021 | 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) Port Saint Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare, LLC located at 7300 Oleander Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952. On or about 7/10/2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.