OSHA Inspection: LIN R. ROGERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 1993

Abate by

Sep 17, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $900 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 were exposed to
bloodborne pathogen hazards on or about April 29, 1993:
(a)  499 Bobby Jones Expressway - Employer did not provide a workplace
free
from bloodborne pathogen hazards in that designated employees were
providing
first aid who have the likelihood of exposure to blood or other infectious
materials which may be contaminated with Hepatitis B virus and human
immunodeficiency virus.
Feasible abatement methods should include establishment and implementation
of an Infection Control Program which the following core elements as a
minimum:
1.  Establishment of a Hepatitis B vaccination policy and program which
addresses all circumstances warranting such vaccinations and identifies
all
employees at substantial risk of directly contacting blood, body fluids or
other potentially infectious materials, and offers all such employees
Hepatitis B vaccinations at no cost in amounts and at times prescribed by
standard medical practice.
2.  Establishment of a post exposure evaluation and follow-up policy,
including antibody or antigen testing, counseling, illness reporting, and
safe and effective post-exposure prophylaxis according to standard
recommendations for medical practice.

Issued

Aug 2, 1993

Abate by

Sep 17, 1993

Issued

Aug 2, 1993

Abate by

Sep 17, 1993

Issued

Aug 2, 1993

Abate by

Sep 17, 1993