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Standard Cited: 19101030 D02 VII A Bloodborne pathogens.
Inspection Nr: 758042.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $20,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2013 | $7,000.00 | 03/29/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2013 | $20,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A): Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps were bent, recapped, or removed: (a) Sava Senior Care DBA Windsor Healthcare Center: On or before 11/28/12, the employer did not ensure that contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps were not bent, recapped, or removed. Employees were given Avanox prefilled syringe needles without a safety device. The employees recapped the needle to protect other residents and staff from the exposed needle. This condition exposed employees to a bloodborne pathogens hazard. Sava Senior Care was previously cited for a violation of the same or substantially similar condition of this Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A), which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 98260, Citation number 1, Item 1a issued on October 7, 2011, and became Final Order on October 27, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1637 29th Ave. Place, Greeley, CO 80634.