Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100502 L05 III A
Inspection Nr: 1549905.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $9,753.00
Issuance Date: 10/14/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 11/10/2021
Final Order: 03/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC): P
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/31/2022 | $9,753.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/18/2021 | $9,753.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/14/2021 | $9,753.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.502(l)(5)(iii)(A): The employer did not pay the employee the same regular pay and benefits, up to $1,400 per week, until the employee met the return to work criteria specified in paragraph (l)(4)(iii) or (l)(6) of this section. AMITA Alexian Brothers Medical Center located at 800 Biesterfield Rd. in Elk Grove Village, IL 60007: On or about August 26, 2021, the employer failed to pay Sterilization Processing Department (SPD) Technicians their same regular pay, up to $1,400 per week, when they were removed from work in accordance with paragraph (l)(4) of this section. a) One SPD Technician was removed from work to quarantine on August 12, 2021, and returned to work on August 24, 2021. The Technician was not paid for the five days the employee was scheduled to work during that time period. The employee was owed $627.60. b) A second SPD Technician was hospitalized between August 13 through August 15, 2021 and subsequently quarantined on August 15, 2021, and returned to work on August 31, 2021. The Technician was not paid for the ten days the employee was scheduled to work during that time period. The employee was owed $1,200. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
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