OSHA Inspection: BRAVO CARE OF EAST PEORIA, INC.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3443.00 · Current $2410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):   Employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   Employees performed cleaning and maintenance activities which required personal protective equipment to be worn, and the employer had not conducted an adequate PPE hazard assessment and equipment selection to protect the employees from the hazard.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):   The employer did not provide training to each employee who was required by this section to use PPE:   Employees work with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Virex II 256 Industrial Disinfectant and Renown Mint 9 Bowl Cleaner, and the employer did not provide adequate training to employees required to use personal protective equipment.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   Employees were exposed to the hazard of eye contact with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Virex II 256 Industrial Disinfectant and Renown Mint 9 Bowl Cleaner, and the employees were not required to wear appropriate eye protection.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):    The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were 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:   Employees were exposed to the hazard of skin absorption of harmful chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Virex II 256 Industrial Disinfectant and Renown Mint 9 Bowl Cleaner, and the employees were not required to wear appropriate hand protection.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3443.00 · Current $2410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):   Where employees are exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area fro immediate emergency use:   Employees were exposed to eye injuries while working around and with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Virex II 256 Industrial Disinfectant and Renown Mint 9 Bowl Cleaner, and an emergency eyewash that could provide the required fifteen minutes of flushing was not available for immediate use.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2754.00 · Current $1928.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    An employee was exposed to electrical hazards because a metal receptacle outlet box that contained knock-outs was hanging unsecured in the Boiler Room.  The metal receptacle outlet box was not being used for its intended purpose.

Issued

2014-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii):   Every floor hole which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:   An employee was exposed to trip hazards because the drain located in the Boiler Room was not provided with a cover.