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Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1157165.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/06/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8400
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2016 | $0.00 | 12/06/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2016 | $0.00 | 12/06/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure: a) DuBois Regional Medical Center DBA Penn Highlands DuBois Neurology - On or about June 20,2016 employees were at an increased risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials when assisting practitioners during Botox procedures where needles that were not equipped with safer engineered technology were in use. b) DuBois Regional Medical Center DBA Penn Highlands DuBois Neurology - On or about June 20,2016 Employees were at an increased risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials when assisting practitioners during lumbar puncture procedures where needles that were not equipped with safer engineered technology were in use. The employer had not demonstrated and documented that there were no feasible alternatives available or that use of such non-safety engineered device was required by a specific medical procedure.