OSHA Inspection: HUNTINGDON NURSING CENTER, INC.

Issued

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Friendly Nursing Home, Kitchen Area:  Employees sprayed the corrosive chemical, Ecolab Greasestrip Plus, and the employer did not ensure that these employees wore appropriate eye protection (safety goggles) when working with corrosive chemicals, on or about 08/01/2014.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

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:  a) Friendly Nursing Home, Kitchen Area:  Employees sprayed the corrosive chemical, Ecolab Greasestrip Plus, and the employer did not ensure that an appropriate emergency eyewash was immediately accessible in the area where corrosive chemicals were used, on or about 08/01/2014.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED