Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 C01 IV Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1108994.015
Citation: 01015A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 06/26/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 06/16/2016
Final Order: 11/14/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/14/2016 | $4,250.00 | 06/26/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/16/2016 | $5,000.00 | 06/26/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2016 | $5,000.00 | 06/26/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan for bloodborne pathogens was not reviewed and updated at least annually: a) Throughout the facility, on or about 1/14/16: The exposure control plan developed on 9/27/2011 had not since been reviewed. Employees stripping rail cars are exposed to hypodermic needles in seat cushions. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.