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Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1100618.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 05/04/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 04/26/2016
Final Order: 02/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/13/2017 | $7,000.00 | 05/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/02/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/04/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure: a) Operating rooms: The employer did not institute engineering or work practice controls for employees that passed contaminated sharps to and from the surgeon. Employees have received puncture injuries as a result of the techniques used, on or about 10/22/15. b) Throughout facility: The employer did not institute engineering or work practice controls for employees using suture needles. Employees have received puncture injuries as a result of the techniques used, on or about 10/22/15. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.