Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1488796.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/21/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/02/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/20/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 01/29/2021 | $0.00 | 01/21/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/20/2020 | $0.00 | 01/21/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/02/2020 | $0.00 | 11/30/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) On or about 5/2/2020 and thereafter, at 4915 10th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants working on the 6th floor caring for patients confirmed positive for COVID-19 were required to wear an N-95 respirator. The employer failed to provide employees with a fit test prior to respirator use. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.