Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 C01 V Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 897721.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 11/13/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/05/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/05/2013 | $0.00 | 11/13/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2013 | $0.00 | 11/13/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(v): An employer, who is required to establish an Exposure Control Plan shall solicit input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls and shall document the solicitation in the Exposure Control Plan. The employer did not ensure that employees who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps were given the opportunity to evaluate and select safer needle devices.