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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1474225.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/01/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 299
Related Event Code (REC): P;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/23/2020
Final Order: 06/09/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/09/2021 | $0.00 | 04/01/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $0.00 | 11/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter: a) Sinai Post-Acute Nursing and Rehab Center, 65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103 The employer provided and required employees, including but not limited to, Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeepers, and Transportation Aides to wear N95 respirators and respirators labeled as KN95 while providing direct care to suspect and/or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. However, the employees were not initially fit tested prior to being required to wear N95 respirators at the workplace. Violation occurred on or about April 16, 2020 and thereafter.