OSHA Inspection: CAROLYN BOONE LEWIS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0435103021402260A614

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 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 January 15, 2014, kitchen employees were using products that contain corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, GreaseCutter Plus and Oasis 137 Orange Force; products that contain chemicals that are a slight to severe eye irritants including, but not limited to, Apex Metal Protection, Apex Presoak, Wash N Walk No-Rinse Floor Cleaner, Oasis 255 SF, Apex Manual Detergent, Kool Klene and Keystone Apex Rinse Additive.  Employees were not using chemical goggles and/or face shields.     (b)  On or about January 15, 2014, Laundry/Maintenance Closet employees were using products to perform their duties that contained corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Chemtron Stain Remover and Diversey Power-foam Bravo Heavy Duty Stripper for Spot Buildups.  Employees were only provided with plastic glasses.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

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)  On or about January 15, 2014, a Kitchen Utility Closet worker was using GreaseCutter Plus, a product that contains the corrosive chemical sodium hydroxide.  No eyewash station was in the closet where the product was being dispensed.     (Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a)  On or about January 15, 2014, Kitchen Area employees were using products that contained corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, GreaseCutter Plus and Oasis 137 Orange Force; products that contain chemicals that are slightly to severely irritating to the eyes including, but not limited to, Apex Metal Protection, Apex Presoak, Wash N Walk No-Rinse Floor Cleaner, Oasis 255 SF, Apex Manual Detergent, Kool Klene and Keystone Apex Rinse Additive. The employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program.    (b)  On or about January 15, 2014, Laundry/Environmental Area employees were using products to perform their job duties that contained corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Chemtron Stain Remover and Diversey Power-foam Bravo Heavy Duty Stripper for Spot Buildups. The employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a)  On or about January 15, 2014, Kitchen Area employees were using products that contain corrosive chemicals including but not limited to, GreaseCutter Plus and Oasis 137 Orange Force; products that contain chemicals that are slightly to severely irritating to the eyes including, but not limited to, Apex Metal Protection, Apex Presoak, Wash N Walk No-Rinse Floor Cleaner, Oasis 255 SF, Apex Manual Detergent, Kool Klene and Keystone Apex Rinse Additive. The employer did not provide employees with hazard communication training.    (b)  On or about January 15, 2014, Laundry/Environmental Area employees performed their duties using products that contain corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, Chemtron Stain Remover and Diversey Power-foam Bravo Heavy Duty Stripper for Spot Buildups. The employer did not provide employees with hazard communication training.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  (a)  On or about January 15, 2014, Carolyn Boone Lewis Heath Care Center nursing staff were exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials while providing wound care, handling contaminated sharps used to administer drugs, and drawing blood from residents.  The employer did not have a written Exposure Control Plan.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  (a) On or about January 15, 2014, Maintenance Shop employees (maintenance engineers) were voluntarily using N95 respirators when spraying chemicals, sanding, and fixing pipes. The employer did not provide employees with Appendix D.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.