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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310772520
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $525.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 05/31/2007
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0418300
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 | 05/24/2007 | $525.00 | 05/31/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2007 | $700.00 | 05/31/2007 | 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 the hazard of being infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis through prolonged contact with patients with tuberculosis: a)On or about March 13, 2007 - Paramedics, EMT(s) and drivers that transported patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is: 1. Follow the company guidelines for Tuberculosis Exposure.