OSHA Inspection: BAKER FUNERAL HOME

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $168 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:
a) Embalmers were exposed to the hazard of being infected by HBV and/or
HIV through possible direct contact with blood or other body fluids.
Feasible and useful abatement methods for reducing this hazard, among
others, are:
1) Training and education on precautionary measures, proper work
practices and a clear understanding of universal precautions as it
applies to their work practices.
2) Offering Hepatitis B vaccinations to all employees who are at risk
for disease in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical
practice.
3) Developing follow-up procedures for implementation after possible
exposure that includes appropriate testing (e.g., HBV, HIV) of the
employee and other appropriate procedures as outlined by the Centers
for Disease Control.

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 20, 1990

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $144 Reduced

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 29, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $144 Reduced

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 20, 1990

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Aug 20, 1990

Issued

Aug 17, 1990

Abate by

Sep 20, 1990