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Firm Ignores Advice; OSHA back for followup |
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from Safety Compliance Alert, July 17, 2000
Business: Ambulance services
Why inspected?: Followup inspection to see if companies had corrected earlier cited hazards
Fine: $56,000
Reasons for Fine:
Five serious citations (substantial possibility for death or serious harm) including failure to:
- Implement an effective bloodborne pathogen exposure control planTrain employees in the dangers of bloodborne pathogens
- Provide antiseptic wipes where washing facilities weren't immediately available
Four repeat citations, including failure to:
- Train employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens
- Maintain OSHA 200 logs
Two failure-to-abate citations, for failure to:
- Implement an employee exposure control plan
- Provide protective gloves and antiseptic wipes to employees
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