OSHA Inspection: AURORA LAUNDRY COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 sorting and washing linens from
hospitals and funeral homes had reasonably anticipated exposure to and
contraction of the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and/or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV) through possible direct contact with blood or other potentially
infectious materials. Feasible abatement methods for reducing this hazard
include:   a. Establish a training program on bloodborne pathogens.  The
training material shall be appropriate to the educational level and language of
the employees.  The training shall include epidemiology and transmission of the
bloodborne diseases and benefits of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
b. Provide the Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to all
em- ployees who have occupational exposure.
c. Train employees to report exposure incidents, such as needle- sticks, and
provide medical evaluation and follow-up upon receipt of an exposure incident.
d. Provide puncture resistant
containers for disposal of sharps.

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,750

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $980 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $980 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $280 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 30, 1992

Issued

May 28, 1992

Abate by

Jun 15, 1992