Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 915702.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/02/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $3,780.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2013 | $3,780.00 | 08/02/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2013 | $6,300.00 | 08/02/2013 | 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) Dental Cllinic, Dirty Instrument Area: On or about June 27, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was observed "rolling" contaminated dental sharps on a drying towel with an open hand. This condition exposed the employee to puncture injuries from contaminated sharps and exposure to bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B and HIV.