OSHA Inspection: WAUKEGAN CLINIC CORP.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(d)(2): In settings where direct patient care is provided, the employer did not screen and triage all clients, patients, residents, delivery people and other visitors, and other non-employees entering the setting for symptoms of COVID-19.  a) Waukegan Clinic Corp. located at 1616 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Waukegan, IL 60085:  On or about September 23, 2021, the employer failed to screen and triage patients and non-employee visitors entering the clinic for symptoms of COVID-19, upon entry.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(f)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that a respirator was used in accordance with 29 CFR � 1910.134 when employees have exposure to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.  a) Waukegan Clinic Corp. located at 1616 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Waukegan, IL 60085:  On or about August 30, 2021,  the employer did not provide a fit test to employees required to wear respirators whenever a different respiratory facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used. The employer required employees to wear respirators, including 3M 9502+N95 and 3M Aurora 9205+N95, to protect against SARS-CoV-2 while conducting COVID-19 tests for suspected  COVID-19 patients. Employees(s) were fit tested for 3M 8200 and Halyard N95 respirator.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Waukegan Clinic Corp. located at 1616 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Waukegan, IL 60085:  On or about August 30, 2021,  the employer did not provide a fit test to employees required to wear respirators whenever a different respiratory facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used. The employer required employees to wear respirators, including 3M 9502+N95 and 3M Aurora 9205+N95, to protect against SARS-CoV-2 while conducting COVID-19 tests for suspected  COVID-19 patients. Employees(s) were fit tested for 3M 8200M and Halyard N95 respirators.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.