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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 109115691
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $875.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/29/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 02/18/1992
Final Order: 06/05/1992
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/05/1992 | $875.00 | 02/29/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/1992 | $875.00 | 02/29/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: TB
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) 8/28/91 the hazard of becoming infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids. Licensed nurses at the Hyde Park Nursing Home in Staatsburg, NY,work activities include changing dressings and administering injections of insulin and PPD for tuberculosis. Feasible abatement methods to correct this hazard nclude, but not limited to: Hepatitis B Vaccination The facility's infection control policy regarding Hepatitis B vaccinations shall address all circumstances warranting such vaccinations and shall identify employees of sub- stantial risk of directly contacting blood and body fluids. All such employees shall be offered Hepatitis B vaccinations in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practice, at no cost to employees.