OSHA Inspection: VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION- BEDFORD

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):   All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:   (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Canteen Kitchen:     On or about 12/14/2012, the employer failed to maintain the exhaust hood in a clean and sanitary condition allowing grease to collect on hot working surfaces and the duct work of the exhaust hood itself.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Transportation Garage:   On or about 02/01/2013, the employer failed to ensure that lifting chains were being inspected for damage or defects.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(i):   Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welded or mechanical coupling links or other attachments shall have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the alloy steel chain with which they are used or the sling shall not be used in excess of the rated capacity of the weakest component:  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Transportation Garage:   On or about 02/02/2013, the employer failed to ensure that all attachments for lifting chains had a rated capacity at least equal to that of the chain; the employer failed to ensure the lifting chain would not be used in excess of its weakest component.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jul 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):   There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Loading Dock On or about 03/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that energized electrical outlrt boxes mounted on a column, were repaired after being damaged.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):   Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  (a) Location - 200 Spring Street, Bedford, MA; Room B21  On or about 3/15/12, the employer failed to ensure a faceplate was installed  to cover the opening of a flush mounted snap switches.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):   Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s) :  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Laundry Area:    On or about 12/12/2012, the employer did not remove a forklift from service, that had a potential to fail under load. The hydraulic system for the lifting carriage was defective and was leaking beyond repair.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):     Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Engineering Supply Room:     On or about 12/12/2012, aisleways where parts were stored were not maintained to at least 28 inches in width.     Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312528102, Citation Number 01, Item Number 002 Issued 08/11/2009 with respect to workplace located at 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The final order date for the citation was on 2/27/2010

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jul 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)(IDENTIFY MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT)(THIS INCLUDES ENFORCEMENT OF PROCEDURES)  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b):  (a) Location - 200 Spring Road, Bedford, MA; VA kitchen:   On or about 12/12/12, the employer failed to ensure procedures were developed, documented and utilized for employees performing maintenance and cleaning on a Hobart vertical mixer.  US Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147 (c) (4) (i) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 301604047, Citation Number 01, Item Number 001 Issued 9/22/10 with respect to workplace located at 325 East H Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 The final order date for the citation was on 10/13/10.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):   Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotary blades as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8 (b):   (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; VAMC Kitchen:   On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from the mixing blades, while using a Hobart vertical cutter mixer that was ineffectively guarded.   Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212 (a)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 312528102, Citation Number 01, Item Number 005 Issued 08/11/2009 with respect to workplace located at 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The final order date for the citation was on 9/1/2009.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l) as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b):    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Warehouse/Receiving  On or about 12/14/2012, the employer failed to ensure the competency of powered industrial truck operators through successful training and evaluation.  US Department. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 311680862, Citation Number 01, Item Number 003 Issued 08/04/2010 with respect to workplace located at 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401. The final order date for the citation was on 8/25/2010.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA;Warehouse/Recieving:     On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that a powered pallet jack (PIT) was adequately examined before being placed into service.        Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health admin. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178 (q)(7) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 311517064, Citation Number 02, Item Number 003 Issued 02/11/10 with respect to workplace located at 4100 West Third Street, Mail Stop 0085,Dayton OH, 45428. The final order date for the citation was on 3/7/10.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):   Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).   (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Transportation Fabrication Shop: (b) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Storage Room next to AC Shop: (c) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Welding Shop :   On or about 12/12/12, the employer failed to ensure that a pedestal drill press was secured to the floor to prevent walking or movement during operation.  Department. of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212  (b) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 301512687, Citation Number 01, Item Number 001 Issued 8/24/2011 with respect to workplace located at 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreeboro, TN 37129. The final order date for the citation was on 9/14/2011.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):   Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b):  (a) Location - 200 Spring Road, Bedford, MA; Electrical Room:     On or about 12/12/2012, employees were exposed to lacerations and amputations when the employer failed to guard a pulley with parts less than 7 feet from the floor.    US Department. of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219  (d) (1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314462714, Citation Number 01, Item Number 002 a Issued 9/24/2010 with respect to workplace located at 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY11209. The final order date for the citation was on 10/15/2010.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 11, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):   Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4) as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Transportation Fabrication Shop:  On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that a portable grinder with an abrasive wheel was equipped with a guard.  Department. of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.243  (c) (1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 301510780, Citation Number 01, Item Number 001 Issued 6/25/2010 with respect to workplace located at 1310 24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212. The final order date for the citation was on 7/16/2010.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; B20 AC Shop:    On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that at least 5 oxygen and 5 acetylene cylinders were stored separately.      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4) (iii) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 311094924, Citation Number 02, Item Number 001 Issued 12/13/2010 with respect to workplace located at 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The final order date for the citation was on 01/05/2011.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):   The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8(b).  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Room B20 A/C Shop    On or about 12/14/2012, the employer failed to ensure that the area in front of an electrical service control panel was not used for storage.  (b) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Laundry Room    On or about 03/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that the area in front of an electrical service control panel was not used for storage.  (c) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Veterans Canteen Service Kitchen  On or about 03/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that the area in front of an electrical service control panel was not used for storage.   The Department of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1),  in OSHA Inspection Number 301418042, Citation Number 2, Item Number 5, issued February 24, 2011 with respect to workplace located at 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. The final order date for the citation was on March 17, 2011.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8 (b):    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Laundry Room:     On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that all electrical equipment on the loading dock of the recycling/laundry building were effectively closed.      Veterans Affairs Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305 (b) (1) (ii) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 316372747, Citation Number 02, Item Number 002 a Issued  07/27/2012 with respect to workplace located at 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 20301. The final order date for the citation was on 08/20/2012.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8 (b):  (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; Laundry Room: On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure all junction boxes and fittings were provided with covers.  Veterans Administration Medical Center was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) (i) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 316372747, Citation Number 01, Item Number 002 Issued 02/27/2010 with respect to workplace located at 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301. The final order date for the citation was on 8/20/2012.

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Jun 11, 2013

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Jun 25, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):     Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures as required by 29 CFR Part 1960.8 (b):    (a) Location - 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA; VA Kitchen:    On or about 12/12/2012, the employer failed to ensure that electrical boxes and enclosures in damp locations (on the column behind the Hobart mixer in the VA kitchen for the steamers, outside of the transportation garage front door, loading dock outside of the shipping and receiving area building #3, building #21 outside of laundry area, and other loading docks throughout the facility) were installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures.        US Department. of Veterans Affairs was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305 (e) (1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 310765953, Citation Number 01, Item Number 02 Issued 5/8/2008 with respect to workplace located at 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705 The final order date for the citation was on 5/30/2008.