Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 G02 II A Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1266458.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/15/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/20/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/20/2018 | $0.00 | 03/15/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2018 | $0.00 | 03/15/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure might take place: Solids: On, or about, September 22, 2017, employees were instructed to clean work surfaces that had become contaminated with blood and other potentially infectious body fluids following a severe machine related injury to a co-worker. After the co-worker left the scene, the employees were instructed to clean the work area with wipes, a mop and a general purpose cleaner. The employees had not received training regarding blood borne pathogens, personal protective equipment or proper cleaning methods.