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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19101030 H05 Bloodborne pathogens.

Inspection Nr: 1652682.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $8,929.00

Current Penalty: $5,445.00

Issuance Date: 08/03/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1000

Abatement Date: 08/24/2023

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0213600

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/01/2023

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/01/2023	$5,445.00	08/24/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/03/2023	$8,929.00	08/24/2023	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5): 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5)(i): The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps. a) Employee Health - On or about 2/21/23, the employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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