OSHA Inspection: ST. LUKE'S BOISE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On or about August 8th, 2013, St. Luke's Meridian Boiler Room - Employees responding to a release of Chemtreat BL131 (Sodium Hydroxide) did not wear eye or face protection.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) On or about August 8th, 2013, St. Luke's Meridian Boiler Room - Employees responding to a release of Chemtreat BL131 (Sodium Hydroxide) did not wear hand protection.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from workplace hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.  a) On or about August 8th, 2013 in the Boiler Room of the St. Luke's Meridian Regional Medical Center - hazard communication training did not include specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to Chemtreat BL131, a boiler caustic (sodium hydroxide).  b) On or about October 4th, 2013 in the Boiler room of the St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center - hazard communication training did not include specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to Chemtreat BL4356, a boiler water inhibitor.  Abatement certification is required for this item.