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Standard Cited: 19100502 K01 III
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Inspection Nr: 1557473.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/15/2022
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 159
Related Event Code (REC): A;P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0936100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/15/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/2022 | $0.00 | 04/15/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2022 | $0.00 | 04/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.502(k)(1)(iii):All air filters are rated Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher, if compatible with the HVAC system(s). If MERV-13 or higher filters are not compatible with the HVAC system(s), employers must use filters with the highest compatible filtering efficiency for the HVAC system(s). VA Oakland Outpatient Clinic: Employees such as LVNs, Nurses, and Social Workers were exposed to health hazards related to SARS-CoV-2 virus because the employer did not ensure the use of air filters with minimum Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 or higher in order to effectively trap small particles such as the coronavirus which is about 0.12 microns in size.