Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL had?

Accepted Answer

THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL has been inspected 5 times by OSHA between Feb 18, 1998 and Sep 16, 2022, with 29 violations and $270,709 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What bloodborne pathogen requirements apply to healthcare employers?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare employers must comply with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which requires an exposure control plan, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination for exposed workers, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, employee training, and recordkeeping. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act further requires use of safer needle devices and involvement of frontline workers in device selection.

Question 3

Does New York have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

New York operates a partial state plan through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL PESH program). This plan covers state and local government workers only. Private-sector employers in New York are covered by federal OSHA, which conducts inspections and enforces standards directly. New York City also has its own Department of Buildings that enforces construction safety requirements.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens	23	$233,000
1910.1096Ionizing Radiation	2	$5,500
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	1	$1,100
1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)	1	$10,046
1926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)	1	$14,063
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$7,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346226541	Sep 16, 2022	Fatality/Catastrophe	Partial	2	$24,109
#344883111	Aug 13, 2020	Fatality/Catastrophe	Partial	0	$0
#339850984	Jul 15, 2014	Complaint	Partial	17	$201,000
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