OSHA Inspection: REHAB AT RIVER'S EDGE

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,491 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessel(s), container(s), or portable tank(s) within a building through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tank by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:        a/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site - Laundry (Outside Staging Area):  Category 3 Flammable liquids, including Mineral Spirits and Thinner, were transferred from their original one gallon  containers into other containers without using safety cans or  a device drawing through the top or through a closed piping system or by gravity through an approved self-closing valve.      Observed on/or about 8/9/2013.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,491 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    a/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site - Facility Area:   The All Purpose gloves selected by the employer did not provide protection where employees are exposed to hazards associated with the use of corrosive chemicals, e.g., Aquarius" (also known as "Sanolite"), "Builder 3000," "Liqua Tronic White" and "Five Star" corrosive cleansers; and bio-hazards associated with the handling of soiled laundry.       Locations include but not limited to Maintenance, Laundry and Dietary/Kitchen.        Observed  on or about 8/9/2013.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,491 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/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site Laundry:  No eye wash facility was provided where "Aquarius" (also known as "Sanolite"), "Builder 3000," "Liqua Tronic White" and "Five Star" corrosive cleansers were used during the laundry washing operation.  Full containers of product (approx. 10 gal. capacity) were required to be installed to an automatic washing system by removing the cap(s) and connecting the hose(s) to the container.    An eye wash facility to allow for a continuous 15 minutes flow was not provided to prevent employee(s) from being   splashed by product when removing cap(s) and iconnecting the hose(s) during the product replacement operation(s).      Observed on/or about 8/9/2013.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,494 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space provided about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:      a/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site       1/ Dietary/Kitchen Area  Electrical panel and junction boxes located in a closet type room: The room was filled with storage, blocking the electrical equipment   2/ Boiler Room Main Electrical Power: The electrical panels were blocked by a portable "Central Pneumatic" air compressor.       Electrical panels and junction boxes (voltage 480 Volts/3 phase) were not maintained free of storage material/equipment to allow for a minimum 30 inches of working space.      Observed on/or about 8/9/2013.

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not weatherproof:     a/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site Dietary/Kitchen:  Electrical panel and junction boxes that were located in a closet type room in the Kitchen area (where there is continuous heat and steam) were rusted.  Electrical equipment rated 480 volts did not have weatherproof enclosures.    On/or about 8/9/2013

Issued

Oct 28, 2013

Abate by

Nov 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees:  a/ RRE Operations/Raritan NJ Site   Boiler Room:    Where the employer has elected to have a partial evacuation program in the event of a fire or other emergency, portable fire extinguishers were not immediately accessible for use, in that 1/ a portable fire extinguisher was blocked by a "Central Pneumatic" portable air compressor  2/ there was a plastic spray bottle hanging from the (mounted) fire extinguisher           Observed on/or about 8/9/2013.