OSHA Inspection: SIMPSON HOUSE, INC.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a) Simpson House (Laundry) - The employer did not ensure that the floor in the laundry was kept in an orderly condition.  The hose from the wheelchair washer extended across the floor, exposing employees to a trip hazard.  Observed on or about 12/1/14.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a) Simpson House (Kitchen) - The employer did not ensure that the wet floor in the dishwashing area was dried immediately after cleaning was completed, exposing employees to slip and fall hazards.  Observed on or about December 1, 2014.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:    a) Simpson House (Laundry) - The employer did not ensure that the cover on the floor drain pit next to the wheelchair washer in the laundry was in place.  The hinged floor opening cover was placed in the up position, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.  Observed on or about December 1, 2014.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,020 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:    a) Simpson House (Dining Services) - The employer did not ensure that suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Employees cleaned the steam tables with the corrosive cleaning agent Lime-A-Way, exposing the employees to skin and eye burns.  Observed on or about December 1, 2014.     b) Simpson House (Laundry) - The employer did not ensure that suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Employees replaced the five-gallon containers of Ecolab laundry chemicals which included Tri-Star L2000 XP, Laundry Destainer, and Neutralizer which are corrosive, exposing the employees to skin and eye burns.  Observed on or about December 1, 2014.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees' exposure:    a) Simpson House (Personal Care) - The employer did not ensure that insulin needles and blood glucose lancets provided by the residents for employees to use were equipped with safety devices designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure, exposing employees to bloodborne pathogens.  Observed on or about December 1, 2014.