What fines will OSHA issue if a healthcare facility is cited for noncompliance?
Each citation can lead to a fine of up to $7,000. “Willful” violations can lead to fines as high as $70,000. Failure to use a safety product, such as blunt tipped suture needles where applicable, can lead to multiple citations, which could include: • Failure to document evaluation and use of the safety product in the Exposure Control Plan. • Failure to include involvement of exposed employees in the evaluation and selection of safety products. • Failure to implement safety products.
