OSHA Inspection: BRISTOL HOSPITAL EMS, LLC

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations:    COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about July 12, 2013, the employer had not developed and implemented an Emergency Response Plan for employees who would be responding to requests for medical assistance that involve hazardous materials including but not limited to cyanide, acids, alkaline, flammable, and other highly toxic chemicals and EMS personnel may be called to provide assistance to someone who has been exposed to such chemicals.  The fire department is not typically dispatched to medical emergencies or industrial accidents unless extrication is necessary.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8)(i): Employees who were trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) did not receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies or did not demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly:    COMPANY-WIDE:  On or about July 12, 2013, the employer had not provided employees with annual refresher training for hazardous materials awareness for incidents encountered on the scene of medical emergencies.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):    AMBULANCE BAY:  On or about July 12, 2013, a Pepsi Cola machine was energized by an extension cord that was draped over a doorway and wrapped around conduit to a receptacle.