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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 B Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1226147.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 07/11/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 06/15/2017
Final Order: 10/18/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/18/2017 | $0.00 | 07/11/2017 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/06/2017 | $11,408.00 | 07/11/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2017 | $11,408.00 | 07/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: (a) Employees are permitted to use regular surgical latex type gloves during the handling of medical waste including sharps that could puncture the employee with exposure to blood borne pathogens.