OSHA Inspection: FAMILY LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $2,295

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) Dietary-Employees are exposed to splash hazards while cleaning the oven and other equipment by spraying chemicals that contain sodium hydroxide, diphosphoric acid, and phosphoric acid classified as corrosive. The emergency eye wash provided was not adequate to flush both eyes simultaneously and the body in case of an emergency, on or about 2/27/14.  b) Laundry- Employees are exposed to splash hazards while using washing chemicals that contain sodium hydroxide classified as corrosive. The emergency eye wash provided was not adequate to flush both eyes simultaneously and the body in case of an emergency, on or about 2/27/14.  c) Housekeeping-Employees are exposed to splash hazards while cleaning equipment and rooms with spraying chemicals containing sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide classified as corrosive. The emergency eye wash provided was not adequate to flush both eyes simultaneously and the body in case of an emergency, on or about 2/27/14.

Issued

May 29, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,825

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually:  Family Life Enrichment Center, Inc.- Employees such as RN's, LPN's, CNA's and housekeeping staff, were potentially exposed to blood and body fluids while caring for residents at the nursing home. The written exposure control plan (ECP) was not updated annually to document consideration and implementation of appropriate and effective safer medical devices designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure on or about 2/27/2014.

Issued

May 29, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually:  Family Life Enrichment Center, Inc. - Employees such as RN's, LPN's, CNA's and housekeeping staff, were potentially exposed to blood and body fluids while caring for residents at the nursing home. Information and training was not conducted and documented for some of the nursing staff members on an annual basis, on or about 2/27/14.  The last training documented was in 2012.

Issued

May 29, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,825

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i): When there was occupational exposure, the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields, masks, eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices:  a) Employees such as, but not limited to, LPN's, RN's, and CNA's were not provided  "shower boots" to wear to protect their feet from exposure to water, fecal matter and blood that may be present when they shower residents, on or about 2/27/14.

Issued

May 29, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Solid Stainaway, Solid Surge Plus  Achieve, Ally, Bleach, and Lustro, Morning Mist, and bleach were exposed to inhalation and skin contact hazards.  The employer failed to ensure all employees were trained on the new label elements (pictograms) and SDS format, on or about 2/27/14.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).