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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 I Bloodborne pathogens.

Inspection Nr: 1653614.015

Citation: 01004A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $9,488.00

Current Penalty: $6,641.60

Issuance Date: 08/28/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 8

Abatement Date: 10/16/2023

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0112000

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/26/2023

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/26/2023	$6,641.60	10/16/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/28/2023	$9,488.00	10/16/2023	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure: a) Operatory Rooms: On or about March 01, 2023, and sometime thereafter, the employer did not ensure engineering and work practice controls were used when unprotected devices were passed hand-to-hand during dental procedures that exposed employees to needlestick and puncture wound injuries.

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