OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN PINES SENIOR LIVING CENTER

Issued

2016-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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):  a) Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA- Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, were not provided  "shower boots" to wear to protect their feet from exposure to water, fecal matter and blood that may be present when they are required to shower residents. The employer did not conduct an assessment to determine the type of hazards located at the jobsite and the appropriate personal protective equipment to be utilized, on or about 12/15/15.  b) Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA - Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, (jobs include feeding, bathing, laundry care, changing bed pads, cooking and housekeeping) were potentially exposed to splashes from blood, body fluids, and other potentially-infectious materials (OPIM). The employer did not conduct an assessment to determine the type of personal protective equipment such as, but are not limited to gowns, shoe covers, etc. whenever touching or exposure to patients' body fluids is anticipated, on or about 12/01/15.

Issued

2016-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i): When there was occupational exposure, the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields, masks, eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices:  a) Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA- Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, were not provided  "shower boots" to wear to protect their feet from exposure to water, fecal matter and blood that may be present when they are required to shower residents, on or about 12/15/15.  b) Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA - Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, (jobs include feeding, bathing, laundry care, changing bed pads, cooking and housekeeping) were potentially exposed to splashes from blood, body fluids, and other potentially-infectious materials (OPIM). Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but are not limited to gowns, shoe covers, and eye protection was not required, or readily accessible, on or about 12/15/15.

Issued

2016-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1396.00 Reduced

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  Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA - Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, were potentially exposed to splashes from blood, body fluids, and other potentially-infectious materials (OPIM) while caring for residents. The written bloodborne pathogens program  was missing elements and had not been updated annually, on or about 12/15/15.

Issued

2016-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee could obtain a copy of the written plan:  Southern Pines Senior Living Center, Maysville, GA - Employees such as, but are not limited to, Proxy Care Givers, were potentially exposed to splashes from blood, body fluids, and other potentially-infectious materials (OPIM) while caring for residents.  The written bloodborne pathogens program was missing elements and had not been updated annually.  The program and training was incomplete, and managers had not shared the program with employees, on or about 12/15/15.