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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 987813.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,100.00
Current Penalty: $3,060.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2014
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 10/16/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2014
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 | 09/10/2014 | $3,060.00 | 10/16/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2014 | $5,100.00 | 10/16/2014 | 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. On or about July 30, 2014, employees working as nurses and medical assistants were exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazards while assisting the physicians during bone marrow procedures, drawing blood, and providing oncology care to patients and the employer failed to use engineering controls or work practices that would eliminate or minimize exposures and identify particular engineering controls, such as self-sheathing needles or needleless systems among other controls.