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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(5): The employer did not obtain or provide the employee with a copy of the evaluating health care professional's written opinion within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation: a) Octapharma Plasma, Inc., Northlake, IL- On November 28, 2016, the employer had not obtained or provided the employee with a copy of the evaluating health care professional's written opinion following the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up for a needle stick injury that occurred on October 27, 2016. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.