OSHA Inspection: WNY EAR NOSE AND THROAT

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $6453.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(i):The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.  a) Office - On or about 7/2/24, the employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure as the employer's plan was generic and non-specific for the hazards and protective measures implemented at the facility.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $6453.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(vii):The employer's training program did not contain each of the minimum elements required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(A) through (g)(2)(vii)(N):  a) Office - On or about 7/2/24, the employer's training program did not contain at a minimum the following elements:  (A) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents; (D) An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan; (E) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; (F) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment; (H) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment; (J) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $0.00 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) Throughout facility - On or about 7/2/2024 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to Metricide OPA Plus (containing ortho-phthalaldehyde) and isopropyl alcohol.  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1)    Labeling and other forms of warning, 2)    Safety Data Sheets AND 3)    Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(8):The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were  transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled.  a) Patient treatment areas - On or about 7/2/24, secondary containers (spray bottles) of isopropyl alcohol were not labeled with an identity and an appropriate hazard warning.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) Throughout facility - On or about 7/2/2024 , employees work with materials such as, but not limited to Metricide OPA Plus (containing ortho-phthalaldehyde) and isopropyl alcohol and were not provided with the required information and training.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the      work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,     emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(iv):The employer did not ensure that employees who declined to accept the hepatitis B vaccination offered by the employer signed the statement in appendix A:  a) Office - On or about 7/2/24, employees that declined the hepatitis B vaccination did not sign the declination form/statement that is required.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(h)(2)(i): The employer's records for annual bloodborne pathogen training did not include all of the elements required by (h)(2)(i)(A)-(D) of 29 CFR 1910.1030:   a) Office - On or about 7/2/24, the employer's bloodborne pathogens training records, for training conducted on 6/20/24, did not include the following:  (A) The contents or a summary of the training sessions; and (B) The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED