OSHA Inspection: SAVANNAH PLASTIC SURGERY

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1487.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure:     a) In the plastic surgery center, on or about and at times prior to February 11, 2013, the employer did not provide for the use of safe engineered scalpels to prevent or reduce the potential for exposure to blood borne related infections and lacerations, exposing employees to the hazards associated with acquiring an infectious disease and lacerations.     ABATEMENT CERIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(vi): The employer did not ensure that employees washed their hands or any other skin with soap and water, or flush mucous membranes with water immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of such body areas with blood or other potentially infectious material:    a) In the surgery area, on or about and at times prior to February 11, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees used soap and water rather than bleach to disinfect injuries that resulting from exposure to a contaminated needle stick or other SHARPS, exposing the employees to minor chemical burns and skin irritation.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED