OSHA Inspection: GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:      This violation was discovered on January 23, 2013, at a workplace located at 700 East Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas; in the boiler room, where aisles and passageways contained obstructions that exposed at least one (1) employee to the hazard of tripping and falling.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      This violation was discovered on January 14, 2013, where the employer did not develop specific procedures to control hazardous energy for employees who performed service and maintenance work on equipment and machinery (boilers and pumps).     Instance 1: This violation was discovered on January 14, 2013; where at least two (2) employees performed repair work on boilers without being provided specific lockout/tagout procedures.      Instance 2: This violation was discovered on February 12, 2013; where at least one (1) employee (outside contractor) performed repair work on a pump without being provided specific lockout/tagout procedures.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c) (5) (ii) (D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):       This violation was discovered on January 14, 2013, at a workplace located at 700 East Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas; where at least one employee performing repair work on boilers used locks and tags that did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the devices.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:                                                                                                                              This violation was discovered on January 14, 2013, where at least two (2) authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 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 were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      This violation was discovered on January 23, 2013, at a workplace located at 700 East Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas; in the boiler room, where the eyewash station that the employer provided was not available for immediate emergency use. At least one (1) employee was exposed to the hazards of blindness, severe burns, severe damage and irritation of the eye.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:       This violation was discovered on January 14, 2013, at a workplace located at 700 East Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas; in the boiler room/plant, where at least one (1) employee that used a drill press was not protected from contacting the rotating drill bit.