OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCAN VILLA OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    a)  The energy control program did not include specific procedures that provided the rules and protocol to follow for the placement of lockout devices, shutting down to secure all energy sources, testing  and removal of devices when procedure is complete.  Equipment serviced includes but is not limited to air handlers, compressors, dishwasher, stoves and tub lifts.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing:     a)  The electrical panels located in the maintenance storage room  area was obstructed by walkers, beds and other stored equipment.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  The electrical cabinet located on the first floor serving area was missing a knockout plug, exposing employees to a potential contact with the energized live wiring enclosed.