OSHA Inspection: USDOJ/FBOP FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER DEVENS

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  Fence line sidewalk, FBOP Devens; The sidewalk used by employees to check the fence line was covered with snow, ice, raised filler, and steel post remnants, creating slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.  Powerhouse, FBOP Devens; Trenches in the powerhouse floor were not covered or barricaded in a manner that would prevent access to employees exposing them to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):   Roof access hatchways, FBOP Devens; Roof access hatchways were not protected by standard railings, exposing employees to falls of over 6 feet, through the unguarded floor openings.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   Facility roofs, FBOP Devens; On March 12, 2014 and at times thereto, the employer did not perform a hazard assessement to determine the need for personal protective equipment for employees performing roof inspections.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  Roof, FBOP Devens;  On and before March 12, 2014, corrections officers performing roof inspections were exposed to unprotected falls to the next lower level, two to three stories below.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not select PPE that properly fit each affected employee;  FBOP Devens; On and before March 12, 2014 employees were provided access to ballistic vests without being measured to ensure they fit properly.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   Fence line, FBOP Devens; On or about March 12, 2014, employees were provided access to ice cleats but had not been provided training on their proper use and limitations.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Power house, chemical locker, FBOP Devens; On or about March 12, 2014 the employer used a cut extension cord to wire equipment in lieu of permanent wiring.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.37(b): The Agency's committee(s) did not have equal representation of management and nonmanagement employees:  FBOP Devens; On and before March 12, 2014, the safety and health committee at the facility did not have equal representation of management and nonmanagement employees.