OSHA Inspection: NENA HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

Oct 31, 1990

Abate by

Jan 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $250 · Current $125 Reduced

Issued

Oct 31, 1990

Abate by

Jan 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $250 · Current $125 Reduced

Issued

Oct 31, 1990

Abate by

Jan 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $250 · Current $125 Reduced

Issued

Oct 31, 1990

Abate by

Feb 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $250 · Current $125 Reduced

Issued

Oct 1, 1990

Abate by

Dec 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $175 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recgonized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that: (a) The hazards to
employees working with blood and body fluids thus causing or likely to
cause employee exposure to and contraction of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
and/or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Health Care workers exposed
include dentists and dental assistants. On or about 5/24/90.
Feasible methods for reducing this hazard, include but are not limited
to:
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
The facility's infection control policy regarding Hepatitis B
vaccinations shall address all circumstances warranting such
vaccinations and shall identify employees at substantial risk
or directly contacting body fluids.
All such employees shall be offered Hepatitis B vaccinations in
amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical practice free
of charge.