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Standard Cited: 19101030 G02 V Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 982211.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 75
Abatement Date: 12/31/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 12/30/2014
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/06/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(v): Employees were not provided additional training when changes such as modification of tasks or procedures or institution of new tasks or procedures affected the employee's occupational exposure: (a) On or about 6/24/2014 at The New York and Presbyterian Hospital dba NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center in the cardiac OR, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens because the employer failed to train perfusion staff and perioperative patient assistants (PPAs) when the tasks presenting occupational exposure changed during modifications to heart and lung machine procedures. These modifications included the rinsing of the perfusion bypass circuit and changes in the handling of heart and lung machine waste.