OSHA Inspection: NORTH SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4):     (a)  North Suburban Medical Center at 9191 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229:  On and before March 4, 2014 the employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative, including but not limited to the following:     1)      Boilers  2)      Chillers  3)      Air handling units  4)      Electrical panels  5)      Exhaust fans  6)      Other machines/equipment requiring lockout tagout     Abatement Note:  As part of an energy-control program, employers must:             (1)    Establish energy-control procedures for removing the energy supply from machines and for putting appropriate lockout or tagout devices on the energy-isolating devices to prevent unexpected reenergization.  When appropriate, the procedure also must address stored or potentially reaccumulated energy.             (2)    Train employees on the energy-control program, including the safe application, use, and removal of energy controls; and             (3)    Inspect these procedures periodically (at least annually) to ensure that they are being followed and that they remain effective in preventing employee exposure to hazardous energy.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees.     (a)  North Suburban Medical Center at 9191 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229:  On and before March 4, 2014 the employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices, including but not limited to the following machines or equipment:   1)      Boilers 2)      Chillers 3)      Air handling units 4)      Electrical panels  5)      Exhaust fans  6)      Other machines/equipment requiring lockout tagout

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Sep 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a)  North Suburban Medical Center at 9191 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229:  On and before March 4, 2014 the employer did not ensure that the pulley on the elevator motors located in the mezzanine areas directly above the elevator shafts, approximately 2-3 feet from the floor, were guarded.  This condition exposed employees to in-running nip point hazards associated with rotating parts.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(v):  The building/facility owner did not post, at the entrance to a mechanical room or area in which employees reasonably could be expected to enter and which contained ACM and/or PACM, a sign that identifies the material that is present, its location, and the appropriate work practices.       (a)  North Suburban Medical Center at 9191 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229:  On and before March 4, 2014 the employer did not post, at the entrance to a boiler/chiller room or area in which employees reasonably could be expected to enter and which contained ACM and/or PACM, a sign that identifies, but not limited to, the vapor barrier mastic on the pipe insulation joints as containing 15% chrysotile.  This condition exposed employees to an asbestos hazard.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide to all employees who perform housekeeping operations in an area which contains ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which shall at a minimum contain the following elements: health effects of asbestos, locations of ACM and PACM in the building/facility, recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration, requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1001 relating to housekeeping, and proper response to fiber release episodes:       (a)  North Suburban Medical Center at 9191 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229:  On and before March 4, 2014 the employer did not inform employees who performed housekeeping activities in areas which contain ACM and/or PACM of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such areas which may be contacted during such activities.  The February, 2014 asbestos building survey indicated the brushed on vapor barrier mastic on the pipe insulation joints in the boiler room contained approximately 15% chrysotile. Employees performed housekeeping and maintenance work in this area and were not informed of the ACM.  This condition exposed employees to an asbestos hazard.