CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST DERMATOLOGY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of SOUTHWEST DERMATOLOGY in 7123 WEST ARCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 (NAICS 621498). OSHA activity number 340170661.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SOUTHWEST DERMATOLOGY
- Site address
- 7123 WEST ARCHER AVENUE
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60638
- Mailing
- 7123 WEST ARCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 621498
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $1785.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. a. North Wall/General Office # 2 and # 1 - On or about January 12, 2015, the exit route at the northeast corner of the building was obstructed with a storage shelving unit.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet). a. North Center Wall/General Office # 2 - On or about January 12, 2015, an obstructed passage/exit access that could be mistaken for an exit door in case of an emergency was not marked with a sign reading " Not an Exit". Employees were thereby exposed to smoke inhalation and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $1785.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. a. General Offices # 1 and # 2 - On or about January 12, 2015, a movable power tap was observed to be series - connected to an extension cord. The cord and power tap provided electricity to office appliances ( microwave and coffee pot). Thereby exposing employees the hazards of fire.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords- Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; a. General Office # 2 - On or January 12, 2015, flexible cords were running on the office's floors and used to energize office and employee's lunch room equipment/appliances. Employees were thereby exposed to tripping hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a. General Office # 2 - On or January 12, 2015, a flexible cord was connected to a power strip device and it showed that their intersection/connection point was covered with tape. Employees were thereby exposed to electrical hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
1900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein; and, a. Clinical Office - On or about January 12, 2015, the employer did not ensure that small metal containers assigned to hold liquid nitrogen were labeled with the identity of the contents. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards of liquid nitrogen.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.1200 F05 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
1900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. a. Clinical Office - On or about January 12, 2015, the employer did not ensure that small metal containers assigned to hold liquid nitrogen (N) were properly labeled with their hazard warnings. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with liquid nitrogen.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H03 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
1900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, a. General Office # 1 and # 2 - On or about January 12, 2015, the employer's training on hazardous chemicals such as nitrogen (N) did not include specific safe procedures such as work practices and personal protective equipment. Employees were thereby potentially exposed to the hazards of liquid nitrogen.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340170661.