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Standard Cited: 19100134 G01 I A Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1509823.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/02/2021
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): C;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 04/06/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/07/2022 | $0.00 | 08/02/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2021 | $0.00 | 08/02/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: (a) MedStar Washington Hospital Center located at 110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20010: On or about January 25, 2021, employees were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against SARS-CoV-2 while collecting registration or financial information from suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients upon admission, and the employer allowed an employee with a beard to wear a N95 filtering facepiece respirator. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).