Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D04 III A 2 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1162511.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,236.00
Current Penalty: $701.53
Issuance Date: 10/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 11/08/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/10/2016
Final Order: 07/26/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/26/2017 | $701.53 | 11/08/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/14/2016 | $6,236.00 | 11/08/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/13/2016 | $6,236.00 | 11/08/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(i): During use, containers for contaminated sharps were not easily accessible to personnel or located as close as was feasible to the immediate area where sharps were used or could be reasonably anticipated to be found: a) Dental hygienist exam rooms: Containers for contaminated sharps were not immediately available for the disposal of contaminated sharps used in procedures, such as, but not limited to, anesthetizing, on or about 7/18/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.