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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.

Inspection Nr: 331964.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 05/21/2012 2

Initial Penalty: $4,250.00

Current Penalty: $3,187.50

Issuance Date: 05/01/2012

Nr Instances: 2

Nr Exposed: 2

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0336000

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/24/2012

Emphasis:

Substance: 8400

**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	05/24/2012	$3,187.50	05/21/2012	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	05/01/2012	$4,250.00	05/21/2012	Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure: a.) UPMC Cancer Center at Horizon- On or about, and dates prior to, April 4, 2012, Nursing staff was at an increased risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials during bone marrow procedures requiring the use of needles and scalpels that were not equipped with engineered safety mechanisms.

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