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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100502 C04
Inspection Nr: 1549905.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/14/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 11/09/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 11/10/2021
Final Order: 03/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/31/2022 | $7,000.00 | 11/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/18/2021 | $13,653.00 | 11/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/14/2021 | $13,653.00 | 11/09/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.502(c)(4)i: The employer did not conduct a workplace-specific hazard assessment to identify potential workplace hazards related to COVID-19. a) AMITA Alexian Brothers Medical Center located at 800 Biesterfield Rd. in Elk Grove Village, IL 60007: On or about August 26, 2021, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment for the Sterile Processing Department and failed to implement specific policies and procedures to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 for employees working in the Sterile Processing Department. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.