Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101030 H05 Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 1715566.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,294.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 09/30/2024
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2024 | $1,000.00 | 09/30/2024 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2024 | $1,294.00 | 07/08/2024 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5): The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps. a) Hiossen Inc. - 401 Plymouth Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA - On or about December 11, 2023, a Dental Implant Sales Rep, cleaning up after a faculty dentist performed an oral surgical procedure, was stuck with a used needle that was contaminated with human blood. The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.