OSHA Inspection: RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER INC

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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). On or about 1/26/12, on site, for the housekeeping employee that uses the Ultral Line Stripper to strip the floors. The employee mixes 1/2 gallon of agent orange concentrate with 1/2 gallon of water. Agent orange concentrate contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, potassium hydroxide. The employer did not proivde the employee with a safety goggles or face shield during mixing operations.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a). On or about 1/26/12, on site, for the housekeeping employee that uses the Ultral Line Stripper to strip the floors. The employee mixes 1/2 gallon of agent orange concentrate with 1/2 gallon of water. Agent orange concentrate contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, potassium hydroxide. The employer did not proivde the employee with chemical resistant gloves during mixing operations.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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). On or about 1/26/12, on site, for the housekeeping employee that uses the Ultral Line Stripper to strip the floors. The employee mixes 1/2 gallon of agent orange concentrate with 1/2 gallon of water. Agent orange concentrate contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, potassium hydroxide. The employer did not proivde the employee with an eye wash station/shower in the vicinity of the employee mixing the chemicals.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    a). On or about 1/26/12, on site, for the housekeeping employee that uses the Ultral Line Stripper to strip the floors. The employee mixes 1/2 gallon of agent orange concentrate with 1/2 gallon of water. Agent orange concentrate contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, potassium hydroxide. The employee's training did not include the explanation of the labeling system and the material data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.      b). On or about 1/26/12, on site, for housekeeping employees that use various cleaning materials, on a daily basis, such as the 13L deodorizer, and 3M bathroom concetrate 4L. These cleaning products contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, hydrogen peroxide and polyalkoxy alcohols. The employee's training did not include the explanation of the labeling system and the material data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.