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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106692726
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $150.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 07/10/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/25/1992 | $150.00 | 07/10/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/1992 | $750.00 | 07/10/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 employees were exposed to the hazard of infection by HIV and/or HBV through direct contact with bood and body fluids: (a) Appropriate medical follow-up procedures were not implemented for the laundry workers after exposure to the hazard of being infected with HIV and HBV through contact with sharps in the linen. Feasible and useful method(s) of abatement for reducing the hazard among others, are: (1) Through the consulting physician provide immediate, confidential evaluation and any recommended follow-up testing and/or treatment.