OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not  guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. The railing was not provided on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). For infrequently used stairways where traffic across the opening prevents the use of fixed standard railing (as when located in aisle spaces, etc.), the guard did not consist of a hinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction and removable standard railings on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway).    (a)	Laundry (Building 28): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the guard rail was 30 inches high at the top of the stairs with 12 risers.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing was not provided with a toe board when there was an open side beneath it.,    (a)	Roof tops building 85 & 85A: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, on the roof, no guard rails or visual indicators mark the change in elevation of more than 4 feet (4-6 feet).    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.    (a)	Building 85 pump rooms in basement: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard when greasing rotating horizontal pump shafts that were unguarded.    (b)	Boiler Plant & Engineering Shops (Building 46) room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught by hazard when greasing rotating horizontal pump shafts that were unguarded.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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)	VA Med Center: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the JHA for task of diagnosing HVAC problems did not identify working on energized high voltage circuits.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(D):Employees were not trained in the proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment:    (a)	All buildings with HVAC: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, HVAC employees working on high voltage and amperage branch circuits do not have tools rated for the hazards.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.269(l)6)(iii) :The employer did not ensure that each employee who is exposed to the hazards of flames or electric arcs did not wear clothing that, when exposed to flames or electric arcs, could increase the extent of injury that would be sustained by the employee.    (a)	All buildings on site with HVAC: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, HVAC employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when working on energized circuits of more than 480 volts without benefit of FR clothing.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)	Community Living Center Room 141 telephone/TV equipment room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were permanently affixed to walls.    (b)	Building 85 Room G05D Telecom: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to walls    (c)	Building 85 Room 334 Contact Isolation: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to walls.    (d)	Building Room 215E Second Floor Lab: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to walls, shelf systems or carts.      (f)	In the clinic: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  daisy chained from the outlet to the RPT to RPT.    (g)	IT/ Medical equipment storage room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to shelf systems.    (h)	Blood Lab under the shelf: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to wall.    (i)	In the communications closet: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to wall.    (j)	Hospital equipment store room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  permanently affixed to wall.    (k)	The shop : On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  daisy chained while on the metal wire shelf.    (l)	Eye clinic in patient exam room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, re-locatable power taps ( RPTs) were  daisy chained from outlet to RPT to RPT.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  Flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was not provided or preventing stress being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    (a)	Building 85 X-Ray room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the power supply cord was strained on the X-Ray machine.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:    (a)	Attic: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, incandescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (b)	Basement: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, incandescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (c)	Basement of Boiler Plant & Engineering Shops ( Building 46): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (d)	Under stairs: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, fluorescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (e)	Under stairs: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, fluorescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (f)	Attic: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, incandescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    (g)	Attic: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.        Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:    (a)	Building 67: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, energized conductors entering and leaving the box were not protected by grommets or fittings to prevent abrasion.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they were not grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass were not provided with bushings designed for the purpose or have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    (a)	Building 8: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, Pull box was not covered.    (b)	Building 67: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, junction boxes were missing covers.    (c)	Maintenance shop: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, under the electrical distribution panel the 240 volt receptacle was missing the face plate.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii) Boxes were not closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.    (a)	Boiler Plant & Engineering Shops ( Building 46) : On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the cover for the terminal strip on top of the fuel oil tank was missing.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;    (a)	Building 67: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, flexible wire orange extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring from the bottom of a controller box.     (b)	Building 67: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, Romex flexible wire was used in lieu of permanent wiring.    (c)	Building 85 Penthouse Pump Room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, flexible wire was used to conduct a device from the ATS controller box in lieu of permanent wiring.    (d)	Building 43 Warehouse: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, flexible wire was used to supply power to the compressor in the receiving warehouse in lieu of permanent wiring.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lamps holders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:  (a)	Building 85 Print Shop: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the electrical receptacle was hanging from the wall.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed).    (a)	Building 28 (Laundry (Building 28)): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the outdoor receptacle used to energize engine block heaters from the Laundry (Building 28) Building had a broken/missing  weather proof cover.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Every floor hole into which a person could accidentally walk was not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction.     (a)	Research Facility (Building 109): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, floor drains were missing approximately half their cover an area approximately 4 X 6 inches     (b)	Research Facility (Building 109):  On 5/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, floor drains were missing approximately half their cover an area approximately 4 X 6 inches.    (c)	Boiler Plant & Engineering Shops ( Building 46) plant: On 5/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, in the fuel tank room holes of various sizes were not covered or attended to.      Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 2, Item Number 003, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): On stairways more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, did not have one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each open side.    (a)	Building 27: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto,  Metal stairs with 14 risers, 49 inches wide enclosed on one side open on the other with only one stair railing, right hand side descending.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 02, Item Number 004, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 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)	Medical Services (Building 67): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, air nozzles were not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. at the tip when used for cleaning     Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 01, Item Number 007, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C): The work space was not clear and did not extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of this section:    (a)	Basement near the Cardiovascular Pharmacology Research Facility (Building 67) Lab G17: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the circuit breaker panel box was obstructed by carts.    (b)	Facility Management (Building 50): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the circuit breaker panel box was obstructed.    (c)	Facility Management (Building 50) Electricians Shop: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the circuit breaker panel box was obstructed by boxes.    (d)	Laundry (Building 28): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the area in front of the circuit breaker panel box was obstructed by Laundry (Building 28).    (e)	Facility Management (Building 50) Paint Shop: On 5/19/2011 and at times prior thereto the area in front of the circuit breaker panel box was obstructed by trash barrels.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 02, Item Number 008, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) :Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    (a)	Building 85 Room G08: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, knock out plugs in   the outlet box were not plugged or covered with a suitable device.        (c)	Laundry (Building 28) building rest room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, knock out plugs in heater junction box were not plugged or covered with a suitable device.    (d)	Lab: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, knock out plugs in junction box were not plugged or covered with a suitable device.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 01, Item Number 008, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.8(a) The head of the agency did not furnish to each employee 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 the recognized hazard of burns:    a)	Building 85, basement mechanical room: On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the condensate return line and tank for the Sterico Model 41210-GDAXautoclave/ sterilization equipment located in the basement was not guarded, insulated, protected or signed that it was hot. Water was approximately 90 degrees C.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.  Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 309967537, Citation number 01, Item Number 011, and was affirmed as a final order on (May 31, 2007), with respect to a workplace located at 500 W. Fort Street in Boise Idaho.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The employer did not assure that sprinklers were spaced to provide a maximum protection area per sprinkler, a minimum of interference to the discharge pattern by building or structural members or building contents and suitable sensitivity to possible fire hazards. The minimum vertical clearance between sprinklers and material below was not 18 inches (45.7 cm).    (a)	Community Living Center (Building 88): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, boxes and other materials were stored within inches of the sprinkler heads in a closet.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.165(e): The employer did not assure that manually operated actuation devices for use in conjunction with employee alarms were unobstructed, conspicuous and readily accessible:    (a)	Warehouse ( Building 34): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, in the receiving/ warehouse access to the fire alarm pull box was blocked by three mop buckets with wheels and mops.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys that were less than seven(7) feet from the floor were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and(o) of this section:  		  (a)	Attic of Research facility (Building 109): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the flywheel on the air compressor was not fully guarded.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(B): Cylinders were stored in a manner that allowed them to be dropped or struck or permitted to strike each other violently.    (a)	Facilities Management (Building 50): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, the extra oxygen bottles were chained loosely allowing that they might drop or strike each other and damage the cylinders, valves or covers.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2011-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4) Conductive work locations. Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such a those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, were not approved for those locations.    (a)	Kitchen (Building 85): On 05/19/2011 and at times prior thereto, in the kitchen a four slice toaster was on a metal cart next to a stainless steel wash sink and plugged into the wall receptacle.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.