OSHA Inspection: LIVE FREE RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $4,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not include the exposure determination required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)  a) Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer did not perform an exposure determination and include it in the exposure control plan.  b) Location: Client treatment areas  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when dispensing medication using hypodermic needles, and the employer did not perform an exposure determination and include it in the exposure control plan.

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(C): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not include the procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents, as required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(3)(i):  a) Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer's exposure control plan did not include procedures for evaluation of exposure incidents including needlesticks.  b) Location: Client treatment areas  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when dispensing medication using hypodermic needles, and the employer's exposure control plan did not include procedures for evaluation of exposure incidents including needlesticks.

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(v): The employer, who is required to establish an Exposure Control Plan, did not solicit input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls and did not document the solicitation in the Exposure Control plan:  a) Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer did not solicit employee input during the establishment of the exposure control plan.  b) Location: Client treatment areas  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when dispensing medication using hypodermic needles, and the employer did not solicit employee input during the establishment of the exposure control plan.

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,050 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer did not perform hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion:   Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens and needlesticks when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer did not provide hand protection that included an ANSI puncture resistant rating.

Issued

Nov 5, 2024

Abate by

Nov 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:  a) Location: Intake office and storage room  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when searching client belongings for contraband that included used needles, and the employer did ensure that all exposed employees completed the employer assigned Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV training.  b) Location: Client treatment areas  On or about August 28, 2024, employees were exposed to bloodborne pathogens when dispensing medication using hypodermic needles, and the employer did ensure that all exposed employees completed the employer assigned Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV training.