OSHA Inspection: M.B. KAHN/A.L. ADAMS

Issued

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Mar 14, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $125 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
1-12-94:
(a) 4301 Evans To Lock Road - 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 with 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

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Mar 14, 1994

Issued

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Mar 14, 1994

Issued

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Mar 14, 1994

Issued

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Feb 7, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Jan 26, 1994

Abate by

Feb 7, 1994