Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1474622.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/11/2020
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 11/12/2020
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/09/2020 | $13,494.00 | 12/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2020 | $13,494.00 | 12/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 are exposed to assaults by patients. Employees, including behavioral health technicians, were exposed to the hazard of physical threats and assaults, such as being bitten, punched, kicked, scratched, and spit on, when interacting with patients during care and daily activities in the Adult Acute Care and Adult Units. Assaults have resulted in injuries including sprains, contusions, lacerations, fractures, and a concussion. Employees in the Adult Acute Care and Adult Units were exposed to acts of workplace violence (WPV) by patients in the form of physical assaults including, but not limited to, punches, kicks, bites, scratches, and pulling. a) On or about April 24, 2020, a behavior health technician (BHT) was spit on in the face and mouth by a patient while trying to stop the patient from pulling the fire alarm. b) On or about April 25, 2020, a BHT was kicked in the rib cage while attempting to restrain a patient due to threatening behavior. A second employee suffered a twisted left knee while assisting with the restraint. c) On or about April 26, 2020, a BHT was punched in the back of the head and choked by a patient, causing injuries requiring the BHT to be hospitalized for multiple days. d) On or about September 12, 2020, a BHT was punched in the jaw by a patient, which caused the BHT to fall, lose consciousness, and suffer a concussion. The employee was treated in the emergency room.
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