OSHA Inspection: BROKEN BOW HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

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).  On or about July 31, 2014, for areas such as, but not limited to, the laundry area, the employer had not adequately identified effective personal protective equipment such as chemical resistant aprons for employee protection while transferring containers of Quintet Chlorine Sanitizer and Break Alkaline Builder and Water Conditioner exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1607.00 · Current $964.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  On or about July 31, 2014, the SDS for the chemical Quintet Chlorine Sanitizer was not available exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemicals.