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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102346434
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,475.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 03/05/1992
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 08/26/1991
Final Order: 01/31/1992
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/31/1992 | $1,475.00 | 03/05/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/1991 | $3,750.00 | 11/06/1991 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BLOODBORNE
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) Health care workers, such as the medical assistant, first aid providers, and janitorial workers were exposed to the hazard of being infected by HBV and/or HIV through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids. Feasible and useful abatement methods for reducing this hazard among others are: 1) Develop and implement a policy for proper handling and disposal of waste contaminated with blood and/or body fluids, 2) Train affected personnel on proper handling and disposal of waste contaminated with body fluids and proper disinfection techniques for contaminated areas, 3) Provide to all employees at significant rish the HBV vaccine.