Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1262182.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/27/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $11,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 01/16/2018
Final Order: 09/27/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/27/2018 | $11,000.00 | 11/27/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/24/2018 | $12,675.00 | 01/22/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2017 | $12,675.00 | 01/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were not protected from the hazard of contracting the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C-diff). a) In the neuro pediatrics departments, on or about 6/17/17 through 06/20/17: Employees providing direct patient care were exposed to a patient who was suspected to be infected with Clostridium Difficile. The employer did not ensure that contact precautions were implemented in a timely manner based on patient symptoms and a specialist recommendation made during patient admission, including but not limited to wearing gloves and gowns, as well as performing specific hand sanitizing procedures.
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