OSHA Inspection: MORGAN VETERINARY HOSPITAL LLC

Issued

Feb 2, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program. Employees pull Caprieve Injection, Norocillin Injection, Cefovecin Sodium for Injection, Cerenia Injection, and Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection from their bottles with a syringe. Employees use Isoflurane, USP during surgeries. Caprieve Injection is a liquid, is harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, and causes serious eye irritation. Norocillin Injection is a liquid, may cause an allergic reaction, and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Cefovecin Sodium for Injection is a freeze-dried powder for reconstitution and may cause an allergic skin reaction.  Cerenia Injection is a liquid, causes serious eye irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction, and may cause damage to organs (cardiovascular system, liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure.  Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection is a liquid, is a flammable liquid and vapor, and suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.  Isoflurane, USP is a liquid, causes mild skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, may cause drowsiness or dizziness, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, and may cause damage to organs.

Issued

Feb 2, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Caprieve Injection. Employees pull Caprieve Injection from it's bottle with a syringe.   b) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Norocillin Injection. Employees pull Norocillin Injection from it's bottle with a syringe.  c) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Cefovecin Sodium for Injection. Employees pull Cefovecin Sodium for Injection from it's bottle with a syringe.  d) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Cerenia Injection. Employees pull Cerenia Injection from it's bottle with a syringe.  e) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection. Employees pull Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection from it's bottle with a syringe.   f) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not have a safety data sheet for Isoflurane, USP. Employees use Isoflurane, USP during surgeries.

Issued

Feb 2, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

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) At the establishment, on or about January 23, 2023 - The employer did not provide information and training on the medications and anesthesia used by employees. Employees pull Caprieve Injection, Norocillin Injection, Cefovecin Sodium for Injection, Cerenia Injection, and Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection from their bottles with a syringe. Employees use Isoflurane, USP during surgeries. Caprieve Injection is a liquid, is harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, and causes serious eye irritation. Norocillin Injection is a liquid, may cause an allergic reaction, and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Cefovecin Sodium for Injection is a freeze-dried powder for reconstitution and may cause an allergic skin reaction.  Cerenia Injection is a liquid, causes serious eye irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction, and may cause damage to organs (cardiovascular system, liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure.  Onisor 20 mg/ml Injection is a liquid, is a flammable liquid and vapor, and suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.  Isoflurane, USP is a liquid, causes mild skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, may cause drowsiness or dizziness, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, and may cause damage to organs.