Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 D04 III A 1IV Bloodborne pathogens.
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Inspection Nr: 909065.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/13/2013
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 110
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/10/2013
Final Order: 05/05/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/05/2014 | $0.00 | 12/13/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2013 | $6,300.00 | 12/13/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2013 | $6,300.00 | 12/13/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)(iv): Contaminated sharps were not discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in containers that were labeled or color-coded in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i): a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; UltraLance Sterile Safety Lancets and shaving razors were not immediately disposed of into designated Sharps containers. The UltraLance Sterile Safety lancets and shaving razors were disposed of in trash cans, left in resident bed sheets and found on the floors of the wings of the nursing facility. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.