LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Health
Close Conference	2012-11-20
Case Closed	2014-02-25

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	664751
Health	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101030 C01 II B
Issuance Date	2013-05-09
Abatement Due Date	2013-06-26
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	7000.0
Contest Date	2013-06-05
Final Order	2013-12-09
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	4
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B): The Exposure Control Plan did not contain at least the schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance, (e) HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities, (f) Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up, (g) Communication of Hazards to Employees, and (h) Recordkeeping, of this standard: a). On or about 11/20/2012 at 1336 Union Street, LabCorp lacked site specific procedures for post-exposure follow-up care. Employees did not have clear instructions indicating how or where to obtain post-exposure care.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101030 C01 IV A
Issuance Date	2013-05-09
Abatement Due Date	2013-06-13
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	7000.0
Contest Date	2013-06-05
Final Order	2013-12-09
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	4
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A): The review and update of the exposure control plan did not reflect changes in technology that eliminate or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens: a). On or about 11/20/2012 at 1336 Union Street, the exposure control plan had not been updated annually to reflect changes in technology that eliminated or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 H03 II
Issuance Date	2013-05-09
Abatement Due Date	2013-06-13
Current Penalty	5500.0
Initial Penalty	5500.0
Contest Date	2013-06-05
Final Order	2013-12-09
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: a). On or about 11/20/2012, at 1336 Union Street, employees were exposed to hazards associated with the chemical Traysol while performing work stabilizing and shipping blood samples.
Citation ID	02001A
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19101030 G02 II A
Issuance Date	2013-05-09
Abatement Due Date	2013-06-26
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	38500.0
Contest Date	2013-06-05
Final Order	2013-12-09
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	1
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure might take place: a). On or about 11/20/2012 at 1336 Union Street, the employer failed to provide phlebotomy technicians with training on how to assemble and use engineering controls, including but not limited to sharps containers and safety devices, until after the employees had been performing work with occupational exposure. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(C), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315236117, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/16/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 600 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
Citation ID	02001B
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19101030 G02 VII K
Issuance Date	2013-05-09
Abatement Due Date	2013-06-26
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Contest Date	2013-06-05
Final Order	2013-12-09
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	4
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(K): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurred, including the method of reporting the incident or the medical follow-up that would be made available: (a) On or about 11/20/2012 at 1336 Union Street, the employer failed to ensure that employees performing phlebotomy work participated in a training program that included education on the spceific procedure to follow in the case of an exposure event. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(C), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315236117, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/16/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 600 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.