OSHA Inspection: A FAMILY DENTAL CARE CENTER

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,554 · Current $2,277 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:  a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens and the employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan with the required elements in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B):The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually:  a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens and the employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees annually as per this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(A):The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents:  a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, the bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

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:   a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023,  the bloodborne pathogens training  provided by video did not give an opportunity for interactive questions and answers.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(h)(1)(ii)(B):The medical record for an employee with occupational exposure did not include a copy of the employee's hepatitis B vaccination status, including the dates of all the hepatitis B vaccinations or any medical records relative to the employee's ability to receive vaccination as required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2):  a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, the employer did not maintain records for vaccination status of employees at the workplace as required in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(h)(2)(i): The employer's records for bloodborne pathogen training did not include all of the elements required by (h)(2)(i)(A)-(D) of 29 CFR 1910.1030:   a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023,  the employer did not keep formal training records to include the dates of training, content of the training, name and qualifications of person conducting the training and names and job titles of those attending the training.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,277 · Current $1,139 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, employees were using hazardous chemicals, including, but limited to Birex Quat Disinfectant and Cleaner, Cavicide; and the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

May 31, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 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) Facility - On or about April 24, 2023, employees were using hazardous chemicals, including, but limited to Birex Quat Disinfectant and Cleaner, Cavicide; and the employer did not provide training on hazardous chemicals in accordance with this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.