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OSHA Inspection: HANDS OF THE HEARTLAND, INC.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of HANDS OF THE HEARTLAND, INC. in 211 GALVIN ROAD, BELLEVUE, NE 68005 (NAICS 624310). OSHA activity number 336353982.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
211 GALVIN ROAD
City
BELLEVUE
State
NE
ZIP
68005
Mailing
211 GALVIN ROAD, BELLEVUE, NE 68005
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
624310
Employees
70
Ownership type
A

8 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 A

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.    Personal protective equipment, such as chemical impervious gloves and protecive eyewear, was not used in the recycling areas for employee chemical exposure including, but not limited to sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen chloride, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1666
  • — Z (S) $2380

1910.132 D01 I

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i):     The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    The facility hazard assessment did not select and mandate employee usage of the correct personal protective equipment.  Personal protective equipment, such as chemical impervious gloves and eyewear, was not used in the recycling areas for employee chemical exposure including, but not limited to sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen chloride, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.151 C

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

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 suitable eye wash station was not available in the recycling center garage and basement sorting areas for employee exposure to corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen chloride.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1666
  • — Z (S) $2380

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 20 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    A relocatable power tap (power strip) was mounted on the wall in the garage/recycling area and used to power equipment including, but not limited to the phone system, cable system amplifier and the alarm system.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1666
  • — Z (S) $2380

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    A written chemical hazard communication program was not available upon agency request. Employee(s) were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to chlorine bleach, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, and alcohol-based disinfectants/cleaners.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1666
  • — Z (S) $2380

1910.1200 F05 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.    A spray container of Pine-Sol cleaner, located in the recycling area, was not labeled with the identity of its contents.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 F05 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings.    A spray container of Pine-Sol cleaner, located in the recycling area, was not labeled with the appropriate hazard warning.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 H03 II

Serious Gravity 5 70 instances 70 exposed
Issued
Dec 3, 2012
Abate by
Jan 22, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

Hazardous substances 143015602260S227

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):     Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.    Employee(s) had not received the chemical hazard training required by the standard. Employee(s) were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to chlorine bleach, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, and alcohol-based disinfectants/cleaners.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1666
  • — Z (S) $2380

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 336353982.

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