OSHA Inspection: IDAHO EAR CLINIC, PLLC

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

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) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employees sanitizing and disinfecting otolaryngology medical instruments using McKesson Multi-Enzymatic Cleanser, a sanitizer that is a serious eye irritant were exposed to splash hazards.  b) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; Medical Assistants rinsing clinical instruments were exposed to eye hazards from OPIM.  Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employees sanitizing and disinfecting otolaryngology medical instruments were  exposed to splash hazards from McKesson Multi-Enzymatic Cleanser a sanitizer that is a CAT 2, serious eye irritant.  Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,755

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) Otolaryngology Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employer failed to implement and maintain an Exposure Control Plan for medical workers who are exposed to blood, mucus, and pus from infections while assisting with minor out-patient medical procedures.  Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Otolaryngology Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employer failed to implement and maintain an Exposure Control Plan for medical workers who are exposed to blood, mucus, and pus from infections while assisting with minor out-patient medical procedures.  Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not 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.   a) Otolaryngology Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employer failed to communicate requirements of their Bloodborne Pathogen program to ensure medical workers who are exposed to blood, mucus, and pus from infections while assisting with minor out-patient medical procedures are familiar with the hazards associated with their responsibilities and are trained   Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,755

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:(a)  a) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals that are serious eye irritants such as but not limited to  McKesson Multi-Enzymatic Cleanser Fresh Mint Fragrance, a surfactant and multi-enzyme formulation for instrument cleaning,  Air Techniques, Inc., Clean Stream, and HIP ULTRA (Hydrim Cleaning Solution with Instrument Protection), a cleaner for Hydrim automatic instrument processor machine, for which the employer did not implement a written hazard communication program.    Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   a) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employees sanitizing and disinfecting otolaryngology medical instruments were exposed to products that are serious eye irritants to include McKesson Multi-Enzymatic Cleanser Fresh Mint Fragrance, CAS NO 67-63-0; Air Techniques, Inc., Clean Stream. CAS NO 26468-86-0; HIP ULTRA (Hydrim Cleaning Solution with Instrument Protection), serious eye damage/eye irritation, CAT 2A, CAS NO 14860-53-8.   Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Clinic: On or about October 15, 2020 and at times prior thereto; employees sanitizing and disinfecting otolaryngology medical instruments were exposed to hazardous products to include McKesson Multi-Enzymatic Cleanser Fresh Mint Fragrance, CAS NO 67-63-0; Air Techniques, Inc., Clean Stream. CAS NO 26468-86-0; HIP ULTRA (Hydrim Cleaning Solution with Instrument Protection), serious eye damage/eye irritation, CAT 2A, CAS NO 14860-53-8, for which the employer did not ensure that they had received effective information and training.   Note* Abatement certification is not required for this item.