OSHA Inspection: DR. KIM

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i): The employer did not determine or implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning or method of decontamination based upon the location within the facility, type of surface to be cleaned, type of soil present, and tasks or procedures being performed in the area:    (a)  Medical Office: Employees including but not limited to Doctors have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in areas such as, but not limited to, the examination room, but a written schedule for cleaning had not been developed on or about October 19, 2015.

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(4):     Reusable containers shall not be opened, emptied, or cleaned manually or in any other manner which would expose employees to the risk of percutaneous injury.

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii): Training shall be provided as follows: 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place; 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): At least annually thereafter.  a) Medical Office: A Doctor in training had exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material in the tasks assigned, but initial training regarding the Exposure Control Plan was not conducted, thus potentially exposing the employee and others to bloodborne pathogens, on or about October 14, 2015.

Issued

2016-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(F): An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment;  a) Medical Office: An employee transferred used syringes from a sharps container into a bag due to lack of training on this task, thus potentially causing exposures to bloodborne pathogens, on or about October 14, 2015.