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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106234602
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $640.00
Current Penalty: $330.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/27/1990
Gravity: 08
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/1990 | $330.00 | 11/27/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/1990 | $640.00 | 10/25/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BLOODBORNE
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occpational 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) Gadsden sewer rehabilitation, Riverside Drive, along reverfront employees come in contract with raw sewage which may contain blood and other body fluids, thereby exposing employees to the hazard of being infected by HBV. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of correct this hazard include: 1) Offer employees hepatitis B vaccinations free of charge in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practices. 2) Provide jacket to minimize contract with sewage. 3) Provide shower facility at the main trailer and require showering at the end of each shift. 4) Provide separate storage facilities so that employees will not be forced to wear contaminated clothing home.