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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D03 X Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 982211.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 12/31/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 12/30/2014
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/06/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(x): Masks in combination with eye protection devices, such as goggles or glasses with solid side shields, or chin-length face shields, were not worn whenever splashes, spray, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated: (a) On or about 6/24/2014 at The New York and Presbyterian Hospital dba NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, employees, including but not limited to registered nurses, scrub nurses/ techs, perfusionists, and perioperative patient assistants, working in the Cardiac OR during surgery and perioperative environment cleaning were exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazards from splashes to the eyes and face. The employer did not ensure that staff wore acceptable eye and face protection as defined by the standard.