Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 cytotoxic drugs through dermal contact with contaminated surfaces: a) NY Presbyterian Hospital Pharmacy Department, Room 2-130A: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians prepare antineoplastic cytotoxic medications including but not limited to, Ifosfamide, in a Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC). Wipe samples obtained by OSHA on work surfaces at the data entry station adjacent to the BSC, indicated the presence of Ifosfamide. An employee works at the data entry station and may be exposed to the Ifosfamide surface contamination through dermal contact which may lead to the development of cancer, impaired fertility, and organ damage, on or about 10/11/12. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.