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Standard Cited: 19101030 D04 III A 3 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1295841.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,391.00
Current Penalty: $7,391.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/07/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2018 | $7,391.00 | 08/07/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(3)(i): Containers of contaminated sharps were moved from the area of use, and the containers were not closed immediately prior to removal or replacement to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport or shipping: (a) On or about 1/31/18 NYU Langone Hospitals within the Cardiac Catheterization Clinic on HCC 14 an employee was stuck with a used 25 gauge needle which had been placed in a red Medline specimen container which was unable to be closed prior to transport to a sharps container to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents.