Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 K01 Respiratory Protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1486544.015
Citation: 01001D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/23/2020
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 11/23/2020
Final Order: 05/18/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/18/2023 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/21/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/2020 | $0.00 | 11/23/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): Employees who were required to wear respirators did not receive training in the elements required by the standard.. (a) At the facility, 50 Polifly Road, Hackensack, NJ: On or about April 29, 2020, and continuing thereafter, Employees were required to wear N95 respirators and KN95 respirators while providing direct patient care to COVID-19 positive patients. The employer did not ensure the employees understood how improper fit, usage and failure to conduct seal checks could compromise the protective effect of the respiratory protection.