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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18297101
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $810.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/26/1990
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0418800
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 | A: Amendment | 05/01/1990 | $400.00 | 04/26/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/1990 | $810.00 | 04/26/1990 | 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: a) On or about February 23, 1990, Funeral Service employees performing "Removal" procedures handling and transporting remains were exposed to the hazard of being infected by Hepatitis B Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus through possible direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Feasible abatement methods for reducing this hazard include: 1) Establishment of a Hepatitis B vaccination policy and program which addresses all circumstances warranting such vaccinations and identifies all employees at substantial risk of directly contacting blood or other potentially infectious materials and offer all such employees Hepatitis B vaccinations in amounts and at times prescribed by Standard Medical Practice. Reference: Centers for Disease Control Immunization Practices Advisory Committee: Recommendations for Protection Against Viral Hepatitis. MMWR 1985;35:313-24, 329-35. 2) Establishment of a training policy and program for employees (as above) which includes: a) Education on Epidemiology, modes of transmission, and prevention of HIV/HBV, b) Counseling regarding potential risks to the fetus from HIV/HBV and other associated infectious agents, c) Training regarding Centers for Disease Control Guidelines concerning "Universal Precautions" as it applies to their work place, and specifies procedures for workpractices e.g. cleaning and disinfection of vehicles, equipment and use of personal protective equipment and potential hazards which may be encountered at hospitals, homes, medical examiners office, accident sites, etc. d. Training about Hepatitis B Vaccination program and procedures to be followed and provided if they are exposed to a needle stick or other direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious material. Reference: Centers for Disease Control. Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings: MMWR 1987;36 (Suppl. 2S).