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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 107416414
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $10,000.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 01/03/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 03/19/1991
Gravity: 08
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 01/18/1991
Final Order: 08/08/1991
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/08/1991 | $600.00 | 03/19/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/03/1991 | $10,000.00 | 03/19/1991 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BLOODBORNE
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: A) Ambulances and Estabishment: Health care workers (EMT(s)) are exposed to the hazard of being infected by Heptitis B through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids. Feasible and useful abatment methods for reducing this hazard, among others are: Identify all employees at substantial risk of directly contacting body fluids, counsel, and offer hepatitis B vaccinations at no cost to the employees in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practice.