OSHA Inspection: THE YALE CLINIC, LLC

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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):   FACILITY  On, or about,  November 4, 2015, the employer failed to complete a hazard assessment to determine the proper personal protective equipment  for employee use when employees worked with chemicals such as, but not limited to CaviCide disinfectant, a corrosive cleaner with a pH of up to 12.49 whose use required personal protective equipment, such as, but not limited, to chemical goggles.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   FACILITY  On, or about, October 28, 2015, employees were not required to wear protective eye and, or face equipment when required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, CaviCide disinfectant, a corrosive cleaner with a pH of up to 12.49.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

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:  LAB  On, or about,  November 4, 2015, the employer failed to provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes when employees worked with CaviCide disinfectant,  a chemical which had a pH of up to 12.49.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   LAB  On, or about, November 4, 2015, a grey extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to energize the Water Solutions filtration system, (model number GNB215i-SIP).

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;   LAB   On, or about, November 4, 2015, the grey extension cord used to energized the Water Solutions filtration system, (model number GNB215i-SIP) was run through a closet doorway.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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:  FACILITY  On, or about,  November 4, 2015, the employer did not establish and implement a written Exposure Control Plan designed to reduce or eliminate employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens when employees were exposed to bodily fluids such as, but not limited to, blood, and other potentially infectious bodily fluids when assisting clients in the administration of medications.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   FACILITY  On, or about,  November 4, 2015, the employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious bodily fluid participated in a training program prior to assisting clients in the administration of medications.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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:  LAB  On, or about, November 4, 2015, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, CaviCide Disinfectant, a skin irritant containing ethylene glycol monobutyl ether.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  LAB  On, or about, November 4, 2015, a stainless steel container reported to contain CaviCide disinfectant was not identified with its contents contained therein. CaviCide disinfectant contains ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, a skin irritant.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   LAB  On, or about, November 4, 2015, a stainless steel container reported to contain CaviCide disinfectant was not labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warning. CaviCide disinfectant contains ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, which is flammable and a skin irritant.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  LAB  On, or about, November 4, 2015, safety data sheets for CaviCide disinfectant was not available for review.  CaviCide disinfectant is a hazardous chemical with a pH of up to 12.49.