OSHA Inspection: PAUL C. TACK, MD DBA CENTER FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee. IL- The employer did not develop and implement a written Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan when having employees with occupational exposure when performing such tasks as  handling sharps, drawing blood & testing blood, administering injections and sanitizing the patient rooms.      The Plan must contain at least the followng elements:    (A) The exposure determination required by paragraph (c)(2);  (B) The schedule & method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance, (f) Hepatitis B vaccination & post-exposure evaluation & follow-up, (g) Communication of hazards to employees, and (h) Recorkeeping, and  (C) The procedures for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents as required by paragraph (f)(3)(i) of the standard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1560.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(x): Food and drink was kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets or on countertops or benchtops where blood or other potentially infectious materials were present:    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine,Gurnee, IL- The employer did not prohibit food & beverage items and containers, including  employee food fridge, microwave, coffee maker/coffee pot, dishes, cups & eating utensils in refrigerators, shelves, cabinets, countertops and sinks adjacent to where blood testing equipment is used and stored, and where sharps and tubing used in blood draws is disposed of.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL-The employer did not offer, make available or provide the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees at his practice who have occupational exposure.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure. ( Note:  Does not apply to employees who have previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, for whom antibody testing has indicated immunity, or for whom the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.)    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL- The Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available to employees with occupational exposure within 10 working days of initial hire or assignment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL- The employer did not provide Bloodborne Pathogens information and training to employees with occupational exposure as required by the regulation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL- The employer did not develop and implement a written chemical hazard communication program for the hazardous chemicals used at the practice, including sanitizers and disinfectants as well as pharmaceuticals/injectibles such as Lysol disinfecting wipes, injectible testosterone, B12 and cortisone ( for shots).    The written hazard communication program must address how the following requirements will be met:    -Requirements for labels and other hazard warnings;  -Safety Data Sheets & their maintenance, availability and accessibility;  -Employee information & training;  -A complete & accurate list of hazardous chemicals/products used in the workplace;  -Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks;  -Methods to inform other employers/contractors of safety data sheet availability, labeling system & any precautionary measures to protect employees.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL- The employer did not provide employees information and training on the hazardous chemicals they work with at the practice, including sanitizers and disinfectants as well as pharmaceuticals/injectibles such as Lysol disinfecting wipes, injectible testosterone, B12 and cortisone ( for shots).    Employee information and training must include at least how the following elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 will be met:    1. The requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard;    2.  Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present;  3. The location and availability of the employer's written hazard comunication program , including the list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and the safety data sheets required by this section;    4. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area   (such as monitoring, counducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual apearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when released, etc.);    5. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;    6. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used, and    7. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplace(s) were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted and maintained.    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL-The employer did not ensure that a continuring and effective rodent, vermin and insect extermination program was instituted and maintained.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):  The employer did not comply with a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL-The employer did not develop and maintain at the workplace a chemical list or inventory of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a) Paul C. Tack, MD dba Center for Internal Medicine, Gurnee, IL- The employer did not have safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical which they used at the practice, including sanitizers and disinfectants as well as pharmaceuticals/injectibles such as Lysol disinfecting wipes, injectible testosterone, B12 and cortisone ( for shots).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).