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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 XIII A Bloodborne pathogens.
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Inspection Nr: 1012080.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3000
Abatement Date: 07/08/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/07/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/2015 | $0.00 | 07/08/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/21/2015 | $7,000.00 | 07/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(xiii)(A): The container for storage, transport, or shipping shall be labeled or color-coded according to paragraph (g)(1)(i) and closed prior to being stored, transported, or shipped. When a facility utilizes Universal Precautions in the handling of all specimens, the labeling/color-coding of specimens is not necessary provided containers are recognizable as containing specimens. This exemption only applies while such specimens/containers remain within the facility. Labeling or color-coding in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) is required when such specimens/containers leave the facility: Worksite: When employees were instructed to ship contaminated sharps from remote locations of use back to the company's headquarters, the containers used for shipping were not labeled or color-coded as required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i).