Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2015-11-23
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Case Closed |
2016-03-21
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1104003 |
Health |
Yes |
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Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1034046 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100145 F08 I |
Issuance Date |
2015-12-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-05 |
Current Penalty |
2142.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3060.0 |
Final Order |
2016-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.145(f)(8)(i): Biological hazard tags were not used to identify the actual or potential presence of a biological hazard and/or to identify equipment, containers, rooms, experimental animals, or combinations thereof, that contained or were contaminated with hazardous biological agents: a) Laboratory area, on or about 10/22/15: Tags or signs were not placed on doors to bathroom to warn staff and contracted housekeepers of the presence of a biohazard including, but not limited to Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff). b) Laboratory area, on or about 10/22/15: Warning tags were not placed on waste bags from bathroom containing items contaminated with C. Diff to warn contracted housekeepers of the presence of a biohazard. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 VII F |
Issuance Date |
2015-12-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-05 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3060.0 |
Final Order |
2016-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(F): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the use or limitations of methods that would prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment: a) Laboratory, on or about 11/3/15: Training on bloodborne pathogens did not include use of effective work practice controls including, but not limited to, using red bags or hazard warnings and proper disposal of waste containing blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 VII N |
Issuance Date |
2015-12-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-20 |
Current Penalty |
2142.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an opportunity for interactive questions or answers with the person conducting the training session: a) Laboratory, on or about 11/3/15: Training on bloodborne pathogens was computer based and did not include an interactive component. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H02 III |
Issuance Date |
2015-12-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-20 |
Current Penalty |
1606.5 |
Initial Penalty |
2295.0 |
Final Order |
2016-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200: a) Laboratory area, on or about 11/5/15: Employees were not provided with information on the method to access Safety Data sheets online. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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