1910.1030(h)(5)(i)(A): Sharps Injury Log: Type and Brand of Device
Employers keeping a sharps injury log must record the type and brand of device involved in each incident.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(h)(5)(i)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $20,497 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (3), NV (2), CT (2).
- Related part: 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping (481 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5)(i)(A) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(A) The type and brand of device involved in the incident, 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: OR (3), NV (2), CT (2), MD (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM W. BACKUS HOSPITAL | NORWICH, CT | $11,350 |
| ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL | ANCHORAGE, AK | $8,066 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CENTER | BOULDER CITY, NV | $583 |
| UNLV MEDICINE | LAS VEGAS, NV | $498 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT | DAMASCUS, MD | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(h) Recordkeeping 481 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2) Training Records 199 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1) Medical Records 182 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1)(ii) 164 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(1)(ii)(B) 158 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i) 154 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(5) Sharps injury log 91 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(5)(i) 87 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(C) 49 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii) 44 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(D) 32 citations
- 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(B) 18 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What device information goes in the sharps injury log?
The type and brand of device involved in the incident.
Is brand name required?
Yes. Both type and brand must be recorded.
Is this the only item in the log?
No. It is one of the items the sharps injury log must record for each incident.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.