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Standard Cited: 19101030 H05 I Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 109727.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 05/19/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/11/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/11/2012 | $1,200.00 | 05/19/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2012 | $2,400.00 | 05/19/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5)(i): The employer shall establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps. The information in the sharps injury log shall be recorded and maintained in such manner as to protect the confidentiality of the injured employee. The sharps injury log shall contain, at a minimum: the type and brand of device involved in the incident; the department or work are where the exposure incident occurred; and an explanation of how the incident occurred. At the work site, the employer did not have and/or maintain a sharps injury log. Employees who worked as aides and nurses assisted resident #6 with twice daily finger sticks and insulin injections.