Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312579485 - Roy H Morita Dds Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Roy H Morita Dds Inc
1308 Celeste Drive Suite A
Modesto, CA 95355
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8021
NAICS: 621210/Offices of Dentists
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/30/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102568748 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5193 D03 B | 09/28/2010 | 11/12/2010 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2010, Employee #1, a dental assistant, was recapping a used novacain needle when she sustained a needlestick injury to her finger. Employee #1 was using a needle guard, but for some reason her finger was sticking out to the side. Employee #1 was not hospitalized. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the needle was used on a patient positive for hepatitis C. Employee #1 was being monitored.
Keywords: HEPATITIS, FINGER, INATTENTION, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312579485 | Non Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Dental assistants |
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