OSHA Inspection: MOUNTAIN MEADOWS NURSING CENTER AKA JUNIPER VILLAGE AT MONTE VISTA

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(A): The review and update of the exposure control plan did not reflect changes in technology that elimnate or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens:    a) on or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior, the Exposure Control Plan did not include changes in technology that would eliminate or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens.    Abatement Note: Abatement Certification is required for this item. (see enclsoed Certification of corrective Action worksheet).

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B): The review and update of the exposure control plan did not document annually consideration and implementation of appropriate commercially available and effective safer medical devices designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure:    a) On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior, the Exposure Control Plan did not document the annual consideration and implementation of appropriate safer medical devices designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure.    Abatemnt Note:  Abatement Certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action worksheet).

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(C)(1)(V): The exposure control plan did not document the solicitation of input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls:    a) On or about August 14, 2012 and at times prior, the exposure control plan did not document the solication of input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls.    Abatement Note: Abatement Certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action worksheet).