OSHA Inspection: EXNER'S BASIC CARE, INC.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2): The employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE:   (a)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of when and what PPE was necessary.  Employees understood that glove and eye protection were encouraged, but not required, when using products such as, but not limited to, bleach, Liquid Oxy Bleach II - a hydrogen peroxide solution, 16% chlorine bleach powder, and disinfectants.  These products contain chemicals such as sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, dihydrate, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and various alcohols.  This condition exposed employees to splash hazards to the skin and eyes.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:   (a)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer did not base the hand protection selected on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks performed and hazards identified.  Employees were encouraged to use a food handler glove designed to be resistant to animal fats.  Gloves that have chemical and liquid resistant properties for the specific chemicals used must be selected to assure appropriate skin and eye protection.  This condition exposed employees to insufficient skin and eye protection when using products such as, but not limited to, bleach, Liquid Oxy Bleach II - a hydrogen peroxide solution, 16% chlorine bleach powder, and disinfectants.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  Employees used products such as, but not limited to, bleach, Liquid Oxy Bleach II - a hydrogen peroxide solution, 16% chlorine bleach powder, and disinfectants.  These products contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, dihydrate, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and various alcohols.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:   (a)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer did not incorporate the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area into employee hazard communication training.  Employees used products such as, but not limited to, bleach, Liquid Oxy Bleach II - a hydrogen peroxide solution, 16% chlorine bleach powder, and disinfectants.  These products contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, dihydrate, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and various alcohols.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of not being familiar with the signs and symptoms of exposure and chemical incompatibilities.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include 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:  (a)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer did not train employees on the new label elements and the SDS format.  Employees used products such as, but not limited to, bleach, Liquid Oxy Bleach II - a hydrogen peroxide solution, 16% chlorine bleach powder, and disinfectants.  These products contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, dihydrate, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and various alcohols.  Some manufacturers were using the new SDS format as observed in the SDS three-ringed binder.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of not having the information they need to best protect themselves and to understand the new label and SDS format.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer, having employee(s) with occupational exposure, did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:   (a)  Exner's Basic Care, Inc. dba Roseadele, 1505 Third Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401:  On and before March 13, 2014, the employer, having employees with occupational exposure, did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.  The Med-aides and Director of Nursing administering insulin, use syringes, test for blood sugar, and assist residents with any type of injuries involving bleeding or blood clean-up.