1910.1030(f)(3)(ii): Identify and Test the Source Individual
After an exposure incident, employers must identify and document the source individual unless they can show it is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law. The source's blood must be tested for HBV and HIV as soon as feasible after consent, and results must be made available to the exposed employee along with information on disclosure laws.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $10,624 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (2), PR (2), PA (2).
- Related part: 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up (732 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. 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
(ii) Identification and documentation of the source individual, unless the employer can establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law; 16 citations
(A) The source individual's blood shall be tested as soon as feasible and after consent is obtained in order to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. If consent is not obtained, the employer shall establish that legally required consent cannot be obtained. When the source individual's consent is not required by law, the source individual's blood, if available, shall be tested and the results documented. Open (f)(3)(ii)(a) 9 citations
(B) When the source individual is already known to be infected with HBV or HIV, testing for the source individual's known HBV or HIV status need not be repeated.
(C) Results of the source individual's testing shall be made available to the exposed employee, and the employee shall be informed of applicable laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identity and infectious status of the source individual. 6 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: TN (2), PR (2), PA (2), VA (2), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 110380 - ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER | BRAINERD, MN | $3,500 |
| 317739136 - CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT INC | EUGENE, OR | $2,824 |
| 68265 - PRIME IV OF LEX 2 LLC | NICHOLASVILLE, KY | $2,800 |
| ANGELIC HEALTH PRACTICES GROUP LLC | MAYS LANDING, NJ | $1,500 |
| TPD RIVERVIEW, LLC | JUNEAU, AK | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1030(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up 732 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination 423 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) 289 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1) General 228 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) 209 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv) 132 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3) Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up 48 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii) 19 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(5) Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion 17 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4) Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional 15 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(4)(ii) 13 citations
- 1910.1030(f)(3)(ii)(A) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is the source individual's blood tested?
As soon as feasible and after consent is obtained, to determine HBV and HIV infectivity.
Is testing repeated if the source is already known to be infected?
No. Testing for the source's known HBV or HIV status need not be repeated.
Does the exposed employee get the results?
Yes. Results must be made available to the exposed employee, who must be told about applicable laws on disclosure.
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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.