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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1476177.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/27/2020 7
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 130
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 11/11/2020
Final Order: 06/28/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/28/2021 | $0.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2021 | $0.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2020 | $0.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. Beginning on or about May 1, 2020 through June 9, 2020, nursing home staff were required to wear N95 (3M Model 8511HDX) respirators to protect them from exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus when performing tasks such as, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, maintaining continence, inserting and maintaining IV's, and conducting assessments for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 positive residents. The employer did not conduct fit testing for affected employees. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d).