OSHA Inspection: YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,836 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  Pharmacy: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, pharmacists that prescribed and compounded cytotoxic drugs such as Rimicade, Methotraxate, and Finasteride were not included in the facility medical surveillance program.  This condition exposed employees to health unknown impacts associated with handling cytotoxic drugs.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  (a) Vehicle Maintenance, Parts Mezzanine: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the top rail of the platform measured 31-33 inches.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of eight (8) feet to the concrete surface below.  (b) Vehicle Maintenance, Parts Mezzanine: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the standard railing at the mezzanine stair landing did not include a mid-rail.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of eight (8) feet to the concrete surface below.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  (a) Housekeeping:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the ground pin on the flexible cord for an Oreck XL Pro 10 backpack vacuum cleaner was not present.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards from the 120 volt circuit.  (b) Housekeeping:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the ground pin on the flexible cord for an Oreck XL Pro 10 backpack vacuum cleaner was not present.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards from the 120 volt circuit.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure:   Medical Lab: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, an engineering control had not been reviewed or implemented to eliminate the use of the glass sodium citrate vacutainer. This condition exposed employees to sharps injury and blood exposure in the event of breakage.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(C): All bins, pails, cans and similar receptacles intended for reuse which had a reasonable likelihood for becoming contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials were not cleaned or decontaminated immediately or as soon as feasible upon visible contamination:  Micro Lab:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the red, flip-up receptacle was visibly soiled with blood and or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).  This condition would result in the exterior contamination of regulated waste disposal bags and expose employees to blood and OPIM.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $486 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(6): The employer did not enter privacy case in the space normally used for the employee's name on the OSHA 300 form or equivalent:  (a) Human Resources:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, where three (3) needlesticks were noted on the 2014 OSHA 300 form or equivalent; these were not listed as privacy cases.  This condition compromised confidential medical information.  (b) Human Resources:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, where 14 needlesticks were noted on the 2013 OSHA 300 form or equivalent; these were not listed as privacy cases.  This condition compromised confidential medical information.  (c) Human Resources:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, where six (6) needlesticks were noted on the 2012 OSHA 300 form or equivalent; these were not listed as privacy cases.  This condition compromised confidential medical information.  (d) Human Resources:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, where one (1) needlestick was noted on the 2011 OSHA 300 form or equivalent; these were not listed as privacy cases.  This condition compromised confidential medical information.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.30(a): Employer did not maintain separate OSHA 300 Logs for each establishment that is expected to be in operation for one year or longer:  (a) Human Resources: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the 2014 OSHA 300 log maintained records for multiple establishments.  This condition compromised the accurate reporting of injury and illness rates for each specific location required to keep records.  (b) Human Resources: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the 2013 OSHA 300 log maintained records for multiple establishments.  This condition compromised the accurate reporting of injury and illness rates for each specific location required to keep records.  (c) Human Resources: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the 2012 OSHA 300 log maintained records for multiple establishments.  This condition compromised the accurate reporting of injury and illness rates for each specific location required to keep records.  (d) Human Resources: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the 2011 OSHA 300 log maintained records for multiple establishments.  This condition compromised the accurate reporting of injury and illness rates for each specific location required to keep records.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Outpatient Pharmacy: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the rear exit through the receiving area was not free and unobstructed.  This condition exposed employees to minor smoke-inhalation injuries from delay in accessing the exit.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly legible letters not less than six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three-fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide.  (a) Physical Therapy: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the letter height of the exit sign on the west exit door was three inches. This condition exposed employees to minor smoke inhalation injuries from delay in locating and exiting the room.  (b) Physical Therapy: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the letter height of the exit sign on the east exit door was one inch. This condition exposed employees to minor smoke inhalation injuries from delay in locating and exiting the room.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    (a) Facility Maintenance:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, procedures for energy isolation had not been developed for the Cissell, Model Number CT075 dryers.  This condition exposed employees to potential hazards of uncontrolled release of stored energy during servicing.    (b) Facility Maintenance:  On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, procedures for energy isolation had not been developed for the Staph Guard washers.  This condition exposed employees to potential hazards of uncontrolled release of stored energy during servicing.

Issued

Jun 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    Facility-wide: On or about May 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not provided training in the global harmonization system (GHS) requirements for container labeling and safety data sheets including chemicals such as "Waxie Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner."  This condition limited employee information in identifying the hazards of the chemicals they use in the workplace