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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 101072924
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $360.00
Current Penalty: $50.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/1988
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 11/30/1988
Gravity: 06
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/24/1989 | $50.00 | 11/30/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/1988 | $360.00 | 11/30/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 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: Receptionists, phlebotomists, and centrifuge technicians were exposed to the hazard of being infected by HBV and/or HIV through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids. Feasible and useful abatement methods for reducing this hazard, among others are: a) Making available Hepatitis B vaccinations for employees at substantial risk of directly contacting body fluids. b) Training and education on the concept of "Universal Precautions", proper work practices to limit exposure and HBV vaccinations.