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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 107317869
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $937.00
Issuance Date: 05/16/1991
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/28/1991
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/1991 | $937.00 | 06/28/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/1991 | $1,875.00 | 06/28/1991 | 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) Jobsite: On 3/22/91 employees had been exposed to the hazard of being infected by Hepatitis B through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids. Feasible and useful abatement methods for reducing this hazard among others, are: Identify all employees at substantial risk of directly contacting body fluids, counsel, and offer Hepatitis B vaccinations at no cost to the employees in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practice.