OSHA Inspection: ABEONA THERAPEUTICS

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $7,252

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.   On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not provide protective clothing such as a moisture impervious laboratory coat to protect employees against physical contact and absorption during the manufacturing of a custom retrovirus.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.   On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not verify, through written certification,  that the required workplace hazard assesment had been performed in the manufacturing area of the facility.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Dec 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

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.  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, 10% bleach and Spor-Klenz used to clean up biohazardous spills in the manufacturing area.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $3,000 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.  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan for employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens while handling biohazardous material including, but not limited to; blood, skin, and live viruses.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available after the employee had received the training required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) or within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who had occupational exposure. Vaccination is not required for those employees who had previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series; antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune; or the vaccine.  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not make the Hepatitis B vaccination available for employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials while handling biohazardous material including, but not limited to; blood, skin, and live viruses.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals:  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not have a written Chemical Hygiene Plan in place to protect employees engaged in the small-scale manufacturing of products inside of the laboratory from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to custom viruses, Bleach, and SporKlenz.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1450(f)(1): The employer did not provide laboratory employees with information and training to ensure that they were apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer did not provide laboratory employees with information and training on the hazards of chemicals in the workplace to include but not limited to custom viruses, Bleach, and SporzKlenz while engaged in small-scale production activity.

Issued

Aug 9, 2022

Abate by

Sep 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an opportunity for interactive questions or answers with the person conducting the training session.  On or about April 29, 2022 the employer's bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an opportunity for interactive questions or answers during the bloodborne pathogens training in that it was conducted online.