OSHA Inspection: POWER DENTAL STUDIO, LLC

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  (a) Printing Department - On or about September 4th, 2025, laboratory paper towels contaminated with isopropyl alcohol were stored in an uncovered plastic receptacle, thereby exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 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)  (a) Printing Department - On or about September 4th, 2025, the employer did not perform a personal protective equipment hazard assessment. Employees were exposed to the chemical hazards of isopropyl alcohol (eye irritant), KeySplint Hard (skin sensitizer, respiratory irritant), KeySplint Soft (skin sensitizer, respiratory irritant, suspected reproductive toxin), KeyGuide (skin sensitizer, reproductive toxin, skin and respiratory irritant), Photopolymer Resin (skin and respiratory irritant, skin sensitizer), Flexcera Smile curing resin (corrosive), and others.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) Printing Department: On or about December 11th, 2025, an employee post-processing 3D-printed dental prosthetics was exposed to chemical hazards, including isopropyl alcohol (an eye irritant) and other corrosive or irritating resins, without using  appropriate eye protection.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a) Printing Department - On or about September 4th, 2025, an employee was allowed to voluntarily wear a half-face elastomeric respirator during 3D printing operations and post-processing prior to being medically evaluated to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 Reduced

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) Printing Department - On or about September 4th, 2025, employees were exposed to the chemical hazards of isopropyl alcohol (eye irritant), KeySplint Hard (skin sensitizer, respiratory irritant), KeySplint Soft (skin sensitizer, respiratory irritant, suspected reproductive toxin), KeyGuide (skin sensitizer, reproductive toxin, skin and respiratory irritant), Photopolymer Resin (skin and respiratory irritant, skin sensitizer), Flexcera Smile curing resin (corrosive), and others. 3D Printing Technicians were not provided effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Printing Department: On or about September 4, 2025, employees performing 3D printing operations were exposed to corrosive liquids, such as Flexcera Smile curing resins, without access to suitable emergency washing facilities in the immediate work area.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).

Issued

2026-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a) Printing Department - On or about September 4th, 2025, a compressed air gun was used to clean 3D printed dental prosthetic parts of residual isopropyl alcohol and particulates. This air gun was not equipped with dead-end protection and the compressed air source was set at approximately 80 p.s.i., thereby exposing employees to potential injection hazards such as embolisms.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(c).