OSHA Inspection: MARSHALL HEALTH CARE FACILITY

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts may not be less than indicated in Table S-1. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed;    Laundry -  The switches were less than sixteen (16) inches instead of the required thirty six (36) inches working clearance behind the dryers.

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  1.    Laundry - Two knockouts on the bases of the switches were not effectively closed.  2.    Boiler Room -  One knockout on the side of the main breaker panel was not effectively closed.

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii):   Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided;  laundry - The right hand switch box lower right corner was held together with conductive duct tape.

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii): The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.  Facility - The employer's written hazard communications program did not contain a section to specify the methods the employer would use to inform the employees concerning non-routine tasks.

Issued

2013-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2): "Multi-employer workplaces." Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer(s) may be exposed (for example, employees of a construction contractor working on-site) shall additionally ensure that the hazard communication programs developed and implemented under this paragraph (e) include the following:  Facility - The employer did not specify a means to communicate with other employers working on site how to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheets of chemicals they are exposed to, what protective measures are needed, and the labeling system used by the employer.