OSHA Inspection: LAFAYETTE LIFE PLAN, INC.

Issued

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1785.00 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 shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    In the laundry area, an eye wash facility capable of supplying continuous flow for 15 minutes was not provided for flushing of the eyes.  Corrosive chemicals such as Tri-Star L-2000 and Laundri Neutralizer were used in the area, exposing employees to chemical burns to the eyes.

Issued

2012-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2380.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls shall be used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, personal protective equipment shall also be used:    Nurses were exposed to sticks from contaminated needles when providing residents with insulin pen injections in that safer medical devices such as sharps with engineered sharps injury protection were not provided for use.