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Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 VII A Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1205124.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/25/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $9,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 100
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2017 | $9,500.00 | 08/25/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/2017 | $12,675.00 | 08/25/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A): Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps were bent, recapped or removed and the employer did not demonstrate that no alternative was feasible or that such action was required by a specific medical or dental procedure: a) Operating room, Allegheny General Hospital, on or about February 3, 2017 - Physician injections with Hypo BD 25G needle were followed with the surgical technician managing a two-handed recapping of the needle. b) Outpatient Surgi-Center, Allegheny General Hospital, on or about March 10, 2017 - Physician injections with Hip 18G needle with sheath were followed with the surgical technician managing a two-handed re-sheath of the extended needle in the plastic sheath.