OSHA Inspection: DANIEL CAVE AND ASSOCIATES

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer had employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials while performing or assisting with dental procedures such as teeth extractions, root canals, cleaning patient's teeth and decontaminating contaminated surfaces and did not have a written exposure control plan.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not prepare an exposure determination:  (a) Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not prepare an exposure determination for employees who are being exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material while assisting with or performing dental procedures on patients and during cleanup of contaminated surfaces and dental equipment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not implement an appropriate schedule for cleaning or method of decontamination to be used by the two Dental Hygienist and three Dental Assistants who are responsible for performing decontamination of the contaminated surfaces in the patient exam rooms and sterilization area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure: Note:  Does not apply to employees who have previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, for whom antibody testing has indicated immunity, or for whom the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons:  (a)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not offer the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to the Dental Assistant who is exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids during her daily job functions.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that employees who declined to accept the hepatitis B vaccination offered by the employer signed the statement in appendix A:  (a)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not ensure the hepatitis B vaccine declination sheet was signed by the employees that are exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids during their daily job functions.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure might take place:  (a)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017,the two Dentist Associates,  two Dental Hygienist and three Dental Assistants with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials were not provided with training.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) Daniel Cave Dentistry -  On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program for employees required to work with chemical products such as but not limited to ViscoStat, Endo Ice Refrigerant Spray, Formocresol Solution, Vacusol Ultra, Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, 3% & 6%, Chloroform, Vera-Temp 2 Temporary Crown & Bridge Resin, SP-400 - Bulk, Aquasil, and Birex.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8): The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled:  (a)  Throughout the Facility - On or about February 6, 2017, employees responsible for cleaning contaminated surfaces and dental equipment were using unlabeled bottles of Birex.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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)  Daniel Cave Dentistry - On or about February 6, 2017, the employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who used and were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to ViscoStat, Endo Ice Refrigerant Spray, Formocresol Solution, Vacusol Ultra, Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, 3% & 6%, Chloroform, Vera-Temp 2 Temporary Crown & Bridge Resin, SP-400 - Bulk, Aquasil, and Birex.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).