WOBURN, MA —
OSHA Inspection: SAFECOR HEALTH, LLC
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of SAFECOR HEALTH, LLC in 8 HOVEY STREET, WOBURN, MA 01801 (NAICS 561910). OSHA activity number 335902185.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SAFECOR HEALTH, LLC
- Site address
- 8 HOVEY STREET
- City
- WOBURN
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 01801
- Mailing
- 8 HOVEY STREET, WOBURN, MA 01801
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561910
- Employees
- 78
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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) Location - Establishment On or about 8/23/12, the employer did not assess the utensil/vessel washing operation for potential workplace hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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)Location - Establishment On or about 8/23/12, the employer did not ensure employees used goggles and/or face shields when using corrosive or caustic liquids including, but not limited to, Solujet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: (a) Location - Establishment On or about 8/23/12, the employer did not select and require employees to use hand protection from potential hazards including, but not limited to, skin absorption of medications, irritation, and dermatitis while performing the utensil/vessel washing operation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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) Location - Establishment On or about 9/28/12, the employer did not provide an eye wash for employees that use Alconox Solujet for the labware washer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: (a) Location - Establishment On or about 8/23/12, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program for employees that use or handle hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, Liquinox and various medications in liquid and powder form.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 13, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area and chemical-specific information was not always available through labels and material safety data sheets: (a) Location - Establishment On or about 8/23/12, the employer did not provide employees with specific effective information on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and chemical specific information was not always available through labels including, but not limited to, Liquinox.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 335902185.
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