OSHA Inspection: NEW BEDFORD MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    Dietary:  Employees who handle the corrosive cleaners such as Oasys 144 Quarternary Ammonia sanitizer, were not provided chemical-resistant gloves.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 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:  Basement Housekeeping Storage Room:  Employer did not provide suitable flushing facilities for employees who handle corrosive materials such as Virex II disinfectant and Bowl & Bath Cleaner.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(B)(1)(i): Regulated waste (other than contaminated sharps) was placed in containers which were not closable:   Establishment:  Regulated waste containers located in the soiled utility rooms were not closable in units including, but not limited to:      a.  Maplewood Unit - long term care.      b.  Pinewood Unit - long term care.