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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 XI Bloodborne pathogens.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1727936.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/20/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date: 07/10/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 07/23/2024
Final Order: 05/28/2025
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 | 05/28/2025 | $0.00 | 07/10/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/20/2024 | $16,131.00 | 07/10/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/20/2024 | $16,131.00 | 07/10/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(xi): Procedure(s) involving blood or other potentially infectious materials were not performed in such a manner as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering, or generation of droplets of these substances: a. In the medical waste handling area where employees were dumping medical waste bins into larger containers used in the autoclave without using procedures to minimize splashing, spraying, splattering, or the generation of droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials. b. In the medical waste handling area where employees were pressure washing medical waste bins without using procedures to minimize splashing, spraying, splattering, or the generation of droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials.