OSHA Inspection: GALLOWAY NURSING AND REHAB, LLC.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:     a)  Food Services Department (kitchen) - Chemical splash goggles were not provided for employees who used corrosive chemical products such as, but not limited to Ecolab Greasestrip Plus and Mr. D Oven Cleaner (sodium hydroxide) to clean the oven and range top. On or about 10/29/13.      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

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Establishment - The employers written lockout program was not site specific. The program did not identify the specific equipment to be locked out or the location of their respective electrical disconnects. The equipment included, but was not limited to water recirculation pumps, compressors, and the elevator. On or about 10/29/13.

Issued

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a)  Establishment - The employer did not provide training to employees who performed repair and maintenance on equipment such as but was not limited to water recirculation pumps, compressors, and the elevator. On or about 10/29/13.   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

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,913 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(B): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not include the schedule and methods of implementation for 29 CFR 1910.1030(d) methods of compliance and 29 CFR 1910.1030(f) Post Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up:        The employer's written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan was not site specific including, but not limited to the following items:    a)  Establishment - The written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan did not specify whether the required post exposure prophylaxis medications were available at the medical facilities designated to provide post exposure follow-up treatment or their respective hours of operation. On or about 10/29/13.    b)  Establishment - The written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan did not identify the specific sharps and corresponding engineering controls used by employees. On or about 10/29/13.    c)  Establishment - The written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan did not specify where all sharps containers were located and stated that the containers were for Reusable Sharps. On or about 10/29/13.    d)  Establishment -  The written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan did not specify where hand washing facilities were located. On or about 10/29/13.     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

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(J): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain information on the appropriate actions to take or persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials:   a)  Establishment - The employers bloodborne pathogens training program did not include specific information on the post exposure prophylaxis medications including, but not limited to their availability, indications and contraindications. On or about 10/29/13.  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

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $765 · Current $383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and on an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness had occured:    a)  Establishment - Two work related injuries resulting in restricted duty were not recorded on the facilitys OSHA 300 logs within seven days. On or about 10/29/13.     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

Dec 5, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a) Establishment - An evaluation was not conducted to identify all of the facilitys permit required confined spaces including, but not limited to the bottom of the elevator shaft. On or about 10/29/13.   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.