OSHA Inspection: CARNEYS POINT CARE CENTER

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to excessive heat:           a)  Laundry Area:  On or about 05/31/2013, employees performing moderate work  for approximately 6 hours each day (including folding hot laundry, lifting laundry bags, loading and unloading washers and dryers),  were exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat from various sources, including outdoor environmental conditions and four Huebsch Natural Gas powered Tumble Dryers, and a Dexter Industrial Washer.  On May 31, 2013, WBGT in the Laundry Area measured as high as 90 degrees, which is above the 2011 ACGIH Threshold Limit Value of 82.4 degrees.  Employees had previously complained to management that the Laundry Area becomes extremely hot and that they had experienced symptoms of heat-related illness in the past, including nausea, dizziness and headache.  Further, management performs a daily walk through the laundry facility and admitted that the area gets excessively hot due in part to lack of air ventilation and the heat generated by the various machines.   The excessive heat in the Laundry Area caused or was likely to cause heat-related illness such as heat fatigue, heat stress and heat stroke.  A number of employees had experienced symptoms of heat illness, including headaches, nausea, dizziness and fatigue.   The employer did not implement feasible means of abatement, including but not limited to:  instituting a work/rest regimen, providing readily accessible potable water, providing sufficient engineering controls to reduce heat and increase ventilation, such as air conditioning or sufficient fans, and did not provide training and information to employees on (a) the effects of excessive heat exposure, (b) methods for reducing heat-related illness, or (c) the signs, symptoms and treatment of heat related illness.           NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:       a) Laundry Area- On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not provide employees who handled fifteen (15) gallon containers of corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Star Brite Laundry Bleach with eye goggles or a face shield to protect the employees from splash hazards when changing out the containers and manipulating the dispensing hose.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $0.00 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:      a) Laundry Area-Linens: On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not have emergency eyewash stations which were capable of providing at least fifteen (15) minutes of continuous flow of water in the work area available for employees who handled corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Star Brite Laundry Bleach.      b) Laundry Area-Personal Linen: On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not have emergency eyewash stations which were capable of providing at least fifteen (15) minutes of continuous flow of water in the work area available for employees who handled corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Star Brite Laundry Bleach.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(i): During use, containers for contaminated sharps were not easily accessible to personnel or located as close as was feasible to the immediate area where sharps were used or could be reasonably anticipated to be found:      a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; Sharps containers were not readily accessible to personnel nor in the immediate area where UltraLance Sterile Safety Lancets and shaving razors were used and/or found in the facility.          NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICAITON, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:Note:  Does not apply to employees who have previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, for whom antibody testing has indicated immunity, or for whom the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons:      a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; the employer did not make the Hepatitis B vaccination available to all employees with an occupational exposure such as, but not limited to Housekeeping & Nursing Department Staff.          NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; the employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as but not limited to Housekeeping & Nursing Department staff, had received Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program training.        NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; The employer did not implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to corrosive chemicals used in the workplace such as, but not limited to Star Brite Laundry Bleach.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a) Janitor's Closet: On or about May 30, 2013; two (2) unlabeled spray bottles containing MPC Concentrated Streak Free Glass Cleaner and MPC Country Morning Refresh Concentrated Odor Counteractant and Smoke Eliminator, used by employees, were not labeled with their contents.    b) Housekeeper's Cart: On May 31, 2013; an unlabeled spray bottle containing Bleach (corrosive), used by a Housekeeping employee at the facility, was not labeled with its contents.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a) Janitor's Closet: On or about May 30, 2013; two (2) unlabeled spray bottles containing MPC Concentrated Streak Free Glass Cleaner and MPC Country Morning Refresh Concentrated Odor Counteractant and Smoke Eliminator, used by employees, were not labeled with their appropriate hazard warnings.    b) Housekeeper's Cart: On May 31, 2013; an unlabeled spray bottle containing Bleach (corrosive), used by a Housekeeping employee at the facility, was not labeled with its appropriate hazard warning.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013; the employer did not provide hazard communication training which would have informed employees about the potential health hazards of chemicals used in the workplace such as, but not limited to Star Brite Laundry Bleach (corrosive),Final Stage Fabric Softener and Neutralizer and MPC Concentrated Streak Free Glass Cleaner.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated when necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure:   a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not review and/or update the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan to include items such as, but not limited to procedures required for source testing after an exposure incident including rapid HIV testing.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.