OSHA Inspection: KEN-CREST SERVICES

Issued

Jan 30, 1997

Abate by

Feb 12, 1997

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees
in that employees
were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation during emergency evacuations and
rescue actions:
a) 219 Locust Lane, Exton, PA 19341 - The employer did not provide an
adequate emergency action plan for community living home employee(s) to
ensure
safe evacuation during a fire. The employer's emergency fire plan did not
include:
1. A written emergency evacuation plan specific for the community living
home.
2. Training appropriate for the level of involvement and rescue required
of the
employee(s).
3. Training frequently enough to ensure that each employee was able to
preform
their assigned duties satisfactorily.
4. Specific procedures to account for all employee(s) after the evacuation
has
been completed.
5. Designate employee(s) to provide medical duties at safe areas.
6. Names or regular job titles of persons or departments who can be
contacted for
further information or explanation of duties under the plan.
7. Means to notify appropriate rescue personnel of fire or the existence
of other
emergencies.
8. Means to accommodate a safe evacuation during the overnight hours.
Observed 08/23/96.

Issued

Jan 30, 1997

Abate by

Feb 12, 1997

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1997

Abate by

Feb 3, 1997

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1997

Abate by

Feb 3, 1997

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $45,000 Reduced