OSHA Inspection: SUN HEALTH CARE GROUP

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv):  The employer did not provide annual training for all employees within one year of their previous training:    a) On or about December 4, 2012 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees received additional training concerning occupational exposure to blood.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $11,000 · Current $5,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i):  Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials:    a) On or about December 4, 2012 and times prior, employees were exposed to illnesses in that, the hepatitis B vaccination was not made available prior to placing these employees into the work place.     Sun Health Care Group dba Pueblo Care & Rehabilitation Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 110485968, Citation Number 1, Item Number 2a, and issued on 08/06/2008, with respect to a workplace located at 2611 Jones Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004. This citation became final order on October 21, 2008.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 foot lamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:    a) On or about December 4, 2012 and times prior, the exit sign located in the therapy room area was not illuminated as required.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by rotating parts:    a) On or about December 4, 2012 and times prior, employees were exposed to being struck in the face by food waste particles. The protective rubber garment had been removed from the throat of the disposal located in the kitchen.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").