OSHA Inspection: CASLEN LIVING CENTERS, INC.

Issued

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):      a) Laundry Room: On or about March 12, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals (Alkyl alcohol ethoxylates, Glycolic acid, Isopropanol, dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide) while performing laundry duties using bleach, sanitizer and laundry soap without hazard assessment and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Issued

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Laundry: On or about March 12, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to severe eye irritation and chemical burns to the eyes while using chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, (bleach), to perform laundry tasks.

Issued

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish an effective written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    a) 1301 Wineglass Lane: On or about March 12, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to untreated and undiagnosed Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV while giving insulin injections without a plan addressing exposure determinations, methods of implementation, and  procedures for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents.

Issued

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5)(i): The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps:  a) 1301 Wineglass Lane: On or about March 12, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to untreated and undiagnosed Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV because the employer failed to maintain a "Sharps Injury Log" and the employer had the inability to follow-up on exposures or address needle stick trends.

Issued

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that all records required to be maintained by this section were made available upon request to the Assistant Secretary and the Director for examination and copying:  a) 1301 Wineglass Lane: On or about March 12, 2014, and at times prior, the employer could not provide the required post exposure documents upon request by the representative of the Assistant Secretary.