Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 F02 Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1485043.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 11/24/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 96
Related Event Code (REC): P
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/23/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/23/2020 | $0.00 | 11/24/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/2020 | $0.00 | 11/24/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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 4/28/2020 and after, 320 W. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY: Employees, including Registered Nureses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Housekeepers were provided with and required to wear tight-fitting filtering facepiece N95 respirators, including, but not limited to 3M brand, but were not provided with fit tests prior to initial use. Employees were required to use respirators when working around and providing care to patients suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19. Abatement documentation is required for this item.