Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1477406.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/23/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 353
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 11/02/2020
Final Order: 04/23/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/23/2021 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/05/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii): Facility, 114-47 87th Ave, Briarwood, NY: a) The employer did not provide effective training to certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses required to wear N95 respirators while providing direct patient care and entering rooms of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness, on and after April 19, 2020. b) The employer did not provide effective training to registered respiratory therapists required to wear N95 respirators while providing direct patient care and entering rooms of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness, on and after April 19, 2020. The training did not include: a) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; b) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; c) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; d) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required