OSHA Inspection: ROBERT L. KASPERS, D.D.S., M.S., LTD.

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD., Northbrook, IL, did not develop and implement a written bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan for affected employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as orthodontic assistants and sterilizers, which contained at least the following-    (A)   The exposure determination required by paragraph (c)(2);  (B)   The schedule & method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance (f) Hepatitis B vaccination & post-exposure evaluation & follow-up, (g) Communication of hazards to employees, and (h) Recordkeeping, and  (C)   The procedures for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents as required by paragraph (f)(3)(i) of the standard    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1): Contaminated sharps were not discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in containers that are described in sections (i) through (iv) of this section:    a) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD, Northbrook, IL did not discard sharps in containers that are closeable, puncture resistant, leak proof on sides and bottom, and lappropriately abeled or color-coded, in accordance with (i) through (iv) of this section. Contaminated sharps, such as orthodontic wires and needles were discarded in an empty coffee container.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(C): Disposal of all regulated waste was not in accordance with applicable regulations of the United States, a State, a Territory, or a political subdivision of a State or Territory:  a) On or about January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD, Northbrook, IL did not discard regulated waste including contaminated sharps, such as orthodontic wires and needles in accordance with the applicable State regulations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:    a) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD., Northbrook, IL, did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees, such as orthodontic assistants and sterilizers, who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD., Northbrook, IL did not ensure that employees, such as the orthodontic assistants and sterilizers, with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens participated in a bloodborne pathogens training program in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(A) through (g)(2)(vii)(N) of the standard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S. M.S. LTD., Northbrook, IL, did not develop, implement and maintain a written  hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1).     Employees such as the orthodontic assistants and sterilizers  used and were exposed to chemicals such as the GC America coe tray cleaner (containing ingredients including but not limited to 46% sodium carbonate and 2.5% disodium metasilicate), Sanifect-128 disinfectant (containing dimethyl benzyl and dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride), Cavicide disinfectant (containing 10-20% isopropanol & up to 5% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Long-Life Activated Dialdehyde Solution ( containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde), Dedeco abrasive/grinding wheel(s) (which may produce hazardous components such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide and titanium dioxide during use), Great Lakes Orthodontics silver solder, and Great Lakes Orthodontics flux (containing 20-30% Sodium Bi-Fluoride).    The written hazard communication program must address the following elements in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h):     1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;   2) Safety Data Sheet availability;   3) Training of employees;   4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;   5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and   6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of Safety Data Sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD., Northbrook, IL did not create and compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  Affected employees such as the orthodontic assistants and sterilizers were exposed to chemicals such as the GC America coe tray cleaner (containing ingredients including but not limited to 46% sodium carbonate and 2.5% disodium metasilicate), Sanifect-128 disinfectant (containing dimethyl benzyl & dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride), Cavicide disinfectant (containing 10-20% isopropanol & up to 5% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Long-Life Activated Dialdehyde Solution ( containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde), Dedeco abrasive/grinding wheel(s) (which may produce hazardous components such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide and titanium dioxide during use), Great Lakes Orthodontics silver solder, and Great Lakes Orthodontics flux (containing 20-30% Sodium Bi-Fluoride).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD., Northbrook, IL did not obtain and maintain a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical they used.   Employees such as the orthodontic assistants and sterilizers are exposed to chemicals such as the GC America coe tray cleaner (containing ingredients including but not limited to 46% sodium carbonate and 2.5% disodium metasilicate), Sanifect-128 disinfectant (containing dimethyl benzyl  & dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride), Cavicide disinfectant (containing 10-20% isopropanol & up to 5% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Long-Life Activated Dialdehyde Solution ( containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde), Dedeco abrasive/grinding wheel(s) (which may produce hazardous components such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide and titanium dioxide during use), Great Lakes Orthodontics silver solder, and Great Lakes Orthodontics flux (containing 20-30% Sodium Bi-Fluoride).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD, Northbrook, IL did not provide information and training to employees such as the orthodontic assistants and sterilizers, who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including the GC America coe tray cleaner (containing ingredients including but not limited to 46% sodium carbonate and 2.5% disodium metasilicate), Sanifect-128 disinfectant (containing dimethyl benzyl & dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride), Cavicide disinfectant (containing 10-20% isopropanol & up to 5% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Long-Life Activated Dialdehyde Solution ( containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde), Dedeco abrasive/grinding wheel(s) (which may produce hazardous components such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide and titanium dioxide during use), Great Lakes Orthodontics silver solder, and Great Lakes Orthodontics flux (containing 20-30% Sodium Bi-Fluoride).   b) On January 13, 2016, Robert L. Kaspers, D.D.S., M.S., LTD, Northbrook IL,  did not provide employees the required training on the revised elements of the Hazard Communication Standard for labels (e.g., pictograms and signal words) and the new format of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (i.e., section changes & section order and types of information contained within each section of the SDS), which was due by December 1, 2013.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).