OSHA Inspection: DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-VETERANS HEALTH ADMIN.

Issued

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part:  (a) The employer failed to maintain such programs as necessary to comply with this part in that employees received injuries related to installation of UPS system for the IRM area.

Issued

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):   (a)  The employer failed to provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to ensure that accidents would not occur during the installation of the UPS system for the IRM area.

Issued

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required:  (a) The employer failed to provide training in the safe installation of the UPS to ensure that the caustic acid from the batteries would not be released, nor in the safe handling and use of the batteries.

Issued

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.441(a)(5): Face shields, aprons, and rubber gloves shall be provided for workers handling acids or batteries:  (a) The employer failed to provide the employees with proper personal protective equipment duirng the installation of the UPS system for the IRM area in that an employee was severely burned by acid.

Issued

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.441(a)(6): Facilities for quick drenching of the eyes and body were not provided within 25 feet of battery handling areas:  (a) The employer failed to provide for quick drenching of the eyes and body when an employee was severely burned by acid duirng the installation of the UPS system in the IRM area.