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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 311349054
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $2,125.00
Issuance Date: 12/10/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/14/2008
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/14/2008
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/14/2008 | $2,125.00 | 01/14/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/10/2007 | $2,125.00 | 01/14/2008 | Serious |
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: 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 the Site Safety Directors, as first aid responders, were exposed to the hazards of being infected with Hepatitis B through exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials: a) On or about 8/16/07, prior and continuing, employees have sustained lacerations working with sheet metal, using electric knives and other equipment/materials and have been provided first aid by the site first aid responders. The site first aid responders have not been offered Hepatitis B vaccinations free of charge to protect them from the hazard of Hepatitis B; information has not been provided for site first aid providers on the Hepatitis B vaccine, including information on the efficacy, safety, method of administration , the benefits of being vaccinated and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; and the necessary recordkeeping for medical training records have not been kept. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods for reducing these hazards, among others, are: (1) Offer Hepatitis B vaccinations, free of charge, to the designated first aid responders (site safety directors); (2) provide effective training to the designated first aid responders, including information on the efficacy, safety, method of administration , the benefits of being vaccinated and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; and (3) maintain accurate records of all vaccinations and training for these individuals. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED