OSHA Inspection: WILLOWOOD CARE CENTER OF BRUNSWICK, INC.

Issued

Dec 9, 2020

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,145 · Current $8,502 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite-specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a)  Throughout the Willowood Care Center of Brunswick, Inc. facility located at 1186 Hadcock Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212:   On or about June 9, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix).  The employer required employees performing work, such as, but not limited to, Janitorial, Maintenance, Administration and Patient care, to wear respirators, including, but not limited to, KN95 respirators, throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.

Issued

Dec 9, 2020

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee�s ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  Throughout the Willowood Care Center of Brunswick, Inc. facility located at 1186 Hadcock Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212:   On or about June 9, 2020, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring the use.  The employer required employees performing work, such as, but not limited to, Janitorial, Maintenance, Administration and Patient Care, to wear respirators, including, but not limited to, KN95 respirators, while exposed to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.

Issued

Dec 9, 2020

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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)  Throughout the Willowood Care Center of Brunswick, Inc. facility located at 1186 Hadcock Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212:   On or about June 9, 2020, the employer did not provide a fit test to all employees required to wear respirators.  The employer required employees performing work, such as, but not limited to, Janitorial, Maintenance, Administration and Patient Care, to wear respiratory protection, including, but not limited to KN95 respirators, to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care or services to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.

Issued

Dec 9, 2020

Abate by

Feb 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  (a)  Throughout the Willowood Care Center of Brunswick, Inc. facility located at 1186 Hadcock Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212:   On or about June 9, 2020, the employer failed to train employees who were required to wear a KN95 respirator while performing work, such as but not limited to, Janitorial, Maintenance, Administration and Patient Care.  The employer failed to ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:     i) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. 1910.134(k)(1)(i)    ii) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are. 1910.134(k)(1)(ii)    iii) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions. 1910.134(k)(1)(iii)     iv) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator. 1910.134(k)(1)(iv)     v) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator. 1910.134(k)(1)(v)    vi) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators. 1910.134(k)(1)(vi)     vii) The general requirements of 1910.134. 1910.134(k)(1)(vii)