OSHA Inspection: NOBLE VILLAGE GWINNETT, LLC

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

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:  Noble Village Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals when inserting a hose into a container of laundry detergent concentrate.  The employer did not provide eyewash facilities.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 Reduced

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:  Noble Village of Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, when employees were exposed to needlestick and bloodporne pathogen hazards, the employer did not develop and implement a written Exposure Control Plan.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:  Noble Village of Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, when employees were exposed to needlestick and bloodporne pathogen hazards, the employer did provide the hepatitis B vaccine.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1): Contaminated sharps were not immediately discarded in containers that were closable, puncture resistant, leakproof and labeled or color-coded according paragraph g(1)(i) of this standard:  Noble Village of Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, when employees were exposed to needlestick and bloodporne pathogen hazards, used or contaminated sharps were disposed of in containers that were not puncture resistent and were not labeled or color-coded as required.  The CSHO observed abatement of this hazard during the inspection. Abatement Observed: YES

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(B)(1): Regulated waste was not disposed of in containers that were closable; constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, transport, or shipping; labeled or color-coded in accordance with parapraph (g)(1)(i) of this standard; and closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, stroage, transport, or shipping.  Noble Village of Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, when employees were exposed to bloodporne pathogen hazards, regulated waste was placed in containers that were not closable or constructed in a manner to contain leakage, and were not labeled or color-coded as required.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.8(a):  A needlestick injury was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log.  Noble Village Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, the employer did not record a work-related injury on the OSHA From 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  A needlestick incident occurred in March of 2014.  The employer did not record the injury on the OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.  Noble Village Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, the employer did not record a work-related injury on the OSHA From 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  A needlestick incident occurred in March of 2014.  The employer did not record the injury on the OSHA Form 301.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Noble Village Gwinnett, LLC - on or about April 7, 2014, employees working in the Maintenance and Laundry departments were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including a corrosive laundry detergent and a flammable cleaning product.  The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.