Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 E01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1568976.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/20/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
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 | $0.00 | 05/20/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | 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: 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 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 residents. Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.