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Standard Cited: 19101030 D04 III C Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1012080.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/25/2015
Gravity:
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 | $1,000.00 | 07/25/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/21/2015 | $0.00 | 07/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(C): Disposal of all regulated waste shall be in accordance with applicable regulations of the United States, States and Territories, and political subdivisions of States and Territories. Facility: When the employer arranged to have containers of contaminated sharps shipped from the point of use back to the East Greenwich, Rhode Island facility, the needleboxes used were unable to prevent the contents from falling out during shipping. Shipping of these contaminated sharps was handled by a private carrier which is in violation of Federal laws concerning the shipment of hazardous waste.