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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 F01 II D Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1167974.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $11,408.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2017 | $11,408.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2017 | $11,408.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)(D): The employer did not ensure that all medical evaluations or procedures including the hepatitis B vaccine, vaccination series, post-exposure evaluation, or follow-up, including prophylaxis, were provided according to recommendations of the US. Public Health Service current at the time these evaluations and procedure took place: a. At the Plant, on or about August 8, 2016, four (4) employees who were expected to provide first-aid services to injured co-workers were potentially exposed with an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens because the employer did not provide the Hepatitis B vaccination series in accordance with the recommendations of the US. Public Health Service, exposing these employees to contracting the Hepatitis B virus.