OSHA Inspection: GLENWOOD TOOL & MOLD, INC.

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1): 1030(c)(1)(i): At this establishment, the employer had not established a written blood borne pathogen exposure program designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure when treating injuries.      Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to establish a written Exposure Control Plan.          Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(x): Masks in combination with eye protection devices, such as goggles or glasses with solid side shields, or chin-length face shields, were not worn whenever splashes, spray, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose or mouth contamination can be reasonably anticipated.      Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to ensure that employees wore the appropriate personal protective equipment, such as, but not limited to, masks, goggles or glasses and/or faceshields.        Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(xi): Gowns, Aprons, and Other Protective Body Clothing. Appropriate protective clothing such as, but not limited to, gowns, aprons, lab coats, clinic jackets, or similar outer garments shall be worn in occupational exposure situations. The type and characteristics will depend upon the task and degree of exposure anticipated.   Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to ensure that employees wore the appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gowns, aprons, or other protective body clothing.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(B)(1): Regulated waste shall be placed in containers which are:  (i)  Closable;  (ii)  Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, transport or shipping;  (iii)  Labeled or color-coded in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) this standard; and  (iv) Closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping.      Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to ensure that employees placed waste within adequate regulated waste containers.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to ensure that the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series were available to employees.          Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program.      Employees cleaning contaminated work surfaces had occupational exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens and the employer failed to ensure employees were trained on the hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens.          Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).