OSHA Inspection: ERIC BERLA DMD

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    The employer did not ensure that an eyewash station was provided to employees exposed to glutaraldehyde on a daily basis.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  The employer did not ensure that a portable fire extinguisher stored in the kitchen area was inspected and/or serviced on an annual basis.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2472.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    The employer did not ensure that a written Exposure Control Plan was established for dental hygienists and assistants exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer did not prepare an exposure determination that included the information required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(A) through (c)(2)(i)(C):    The employer did not ensure that an exposure determination for bloodborne pathogens was documented that included the job classifications subject to occupational exposure, job classifications subject to possible occupational exposure,  and a list of all tasks and procedures that could result in occupational exposures.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2472.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(1): Universal precautions were not observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials:    The employer did not ensure that employees exposed to blood borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials were following universal precautions, to include but not limited to, using proper hand washing techniques and handling sterilized equipment for dental procedures.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2472.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure:    The employer did not ensure that sharps used for dental procedures were engineered to eliminate or reduce the employee's exposure to the needle.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(vii)(A): Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps were bent, recapped, or removed:  The employer did not ensure that contaminated needles were not recapped after use when it was not required by a specific medical or dental procedure.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A): Warning labels were not affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators, or freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material:    The employer did not ensure that the disposal container used for sharps and other potentially infectious materials was marked with a biohazard label or any other such warning label.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2472.00 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:    The employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including but not limited to, a review of the facility's exposure control plan and universal precautions.