OSHA Inspection: PARADIGM HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT

Issued

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4675.00 · Current $4675.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   A.  On or about August 15, 2013, Basement, Boiler Room:  The emergency fire door from the Boiler Room to an outdoor exit route had been painted shut, preventing it from opening.

Issued

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2805.00 · Current $2805.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:   A.  On or about August 15, 2013 in the Basement, Electrical Room:  A box of ceiling tiles was stored in the work space in front of electrical panel B-9, which powered downstairs lights, outlets and equipment.

Issued

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3740.00 · Current $3740.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about August 15, 2013, Basement:  In the following locations, live parts of electrical equipment were not guarded against accidental contact:  A.  Electrical Room:  A Tork timer which controlled the courtyard lights and outsight lights (south) did not have the inner contacts guarded.  B.  Boiler Room:  A 120/24V transformer reset box was missing a cover, exposing energized parts.

Issued

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:      A.  On or about August 15, 2013, Basement:  The Pepsi and snack vending machines were powered through a 2-outlet receptacle which showed an open ground when tested.  Employees were exposed to electric shock hazards.      Marathon Healthcare Center of Torrington, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 1910.304(f)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311759740, Citation Number 1, Item Number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Fern Drive, Torrington, Connecticut.