OSHA Inspection: NEIGHBORHOOD SMILES OF OCONOMOWOC, LLC

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  Doors used to exit the building were not marked or identified by illuminated "Exit" signs.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a)  On or about April 18, 2014 a compressed gas oxygen cylinder was being stored on its side under the table in the laboratory area.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a)  Employees performing x-rays for patients were not provided or required to used lead aprons, thyroid protection or protective shielding to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  The company had not performed an assessment of the work operations to determine personal protective equipment required such as fluid resistant clothing, protective eyewear for splash hazards, gloves, lead aprons and thyroid protection for taking x-rays.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a)  On or about April 10, 2014 the emergency eyewash in the laboratory area at the sink was not operational to provide flushing of the eyes.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a)  On or about April 15, 2014 the "Ray Foster " trimmer machine model #112 Serial #11676, used to finish impressions, was not secured to prevent movement during operation.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:  a)  The conduit for the electrical outlet boxes in the basement was broken and separated that eliminates the electrical continuity of the circuit.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a)  The electrical outlet box in the back northeast corner room was lacking a faceplate cover to prevent contact with live wiring.  b)  Several electrical outlet boxes and one light switch box on a circuit in the basement work area were lacking a faceplate cover to prevent contact with live wiring.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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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)  The company had not written or implemented an exposure control plan to address employee exposure to blood and body fluids during dental procedures.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(ii): Engineering controls were not examined or maintained, and replaced on a regular schedule to ensure their effectiveness:    a)  Engineered safer scalpels and sharps devices available to reduce exposure were not being used or evaluated such as the scalpels requiring changing an unprotected blade with a potential for laceration from contaminated blades.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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)  The company did not offer the hepatitis B vaccine to employees with exposure to blood and body fluids performing dental procedures or maintain documentation of having received the vaccine.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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)  The company did not provide any information or training on protective actions and equipment for employees with exposure to blood and body fluids performing dental procedures.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1096(d)(2): Appropriate personnel monitoring or equipment such as film badges, pocket chambers, pocket dosimeters of film rings were not supplied to or required to be used by employee(s):    a)  The company had not implemented a monitoring program, provided film badges or dosimeters to determine exposure to x-rays for employees during dental procedures.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.38(b): The employer with less than 10 employees did not have an emergency action plan, either written or oral, with procedures for employees to follow in case of a fire or other emergency.  a)  The company had not informed employees verbally or in writing of actions required for emergencies such as fire, tornado or flooding.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  The company had not written or implemented a hazard communication program for employees using chemicals such as nitrous oxide, anesthetic gases, amalgam metals, disinfectants and sterilizers.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a)  The company did not maintain material safety data sheets on chemicals including but not limited to nitrous oxide, anesthetic gases, dental impression material, disinfectants and sterilizers.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  The company had not provided employees with information and training on the hazards of chemicals being used in the facility such as nitrous oxide, anesthetic gases, dental impression material, amalgam metals, sanitizers and disinfectants.

Issued

May 30, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, 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 employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)  The company had not provided any information or training to employees using chemicals such as nitrous oxide, anesthetic gases, dental impression material, disinfectants and sterilizers regarding the new global harmonization system with pictograms and safety data sheets.