1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(A): Disinfecting Contaminated Work Surfaces
Contaminated work surfaces must be cleaned with a suitable disinfectant after procedures are done, immediately or as soon as feasible when overtly contaminated or after any blood or OPIM spill, and at the end of the shift if they may have been contaminated since the last cleaning.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $15,110 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (5), CT (4), NC (1).
- Related part: 1910.1030(d) Methods of compliance (455 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(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) Contaminated work surfaces shall be decontaminated with an appropriate disinfectant after completion of procedures; immediately or as soon as feasible when surfaces are overtly contaminated or after any spill of blood or other potentially infectious materials; and at the end of the work shift if the surface may have become contaminated since the last cleaning. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1030.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: TN (5), CT (4), NC (1), OR (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 154910 - STERICYCLE, INC. | CONCORD, NC | $8,000 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,450 |
| JMCT 13-3 LLC | MIDDLETOWN, CT | $2,420 |
| ARAMARK HEALTHCARE SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,240 |
| SM ENFIELD LLC | ENFIELD, CT | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Appropriate disinfectants for decontamination of blood or OPIM. (2010-03-09)
- Disinfectant products "D-125" and "Public Places" (1996-06-28)
- Decontamination of a plush carpet surface after a spill. (1994-06-10)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(d) Methods of compliance 455 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4) Housekeeping 262 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii) Regulated Waste 195 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2) Engineering and work practice controls 141 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A) Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment 131 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(i) 53 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii) 48 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(3) Personal protective equipment 48 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A) 33 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv) Laundry 23 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(4)(i) General 23 citations
- 1910.1030(d)(2)(viii) 22 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must surfaces be disinfected after procedures?
After completion of procedures.
What about spills?
Immediately or as soon as feasible after any spill of blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Is end-of-shift cleaning required?
Yes, if the surface may have become contaminated since the last cleaning.
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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.