JAMAICA, NY ·
OSHA Inspection: ARAMARK HEALTHCARE
Programmed Related inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a programmed Related health inspection of ARAMARK HEALTHCARE in 89-40 135TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11418 (NAICS 561720). OSHA activity number 340179381.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ARAMARK HEALTHCARE
- Site address
- 89-40 135TH STREET
- City
- JAMAICA
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11418
- Mailing
- 1101 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Programmed Related (I)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561720
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard(s) identified: a) On or about 11/24/2014 - Job site at 89-40 135th Street, Jamaica, NY 11418 Employer demonstrated that employees were required to use Medline Sterile Poly-Reinforced Aurora Surgical Gowns and 4.7-6 mil disposable Mediguard vinyl synthetic exam gloves to provide skin protection when using and handling corrosive chemicals such as Enverros Floorstar TFR Low Odor (pH 13.35). The gowns meet ANSI/AAMI PB70:2012 standards for liquid barrier performance in medical settings, but are not designed for use with hazardous chemicals. The gloves are designed for patient care. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $5000
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 9, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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) On or about 11/24/2014 - Job site at 89-40 135th Street, Jamaica, NY 11418 Employer demonstrated that employees were required to use safety glasses designed for impact protection instead of appropriate eye and face protection designed for chemical splashes such as indirect vented chemical goggles and faceshield when using and handling corrosive chemicals such as Enverros Floorstar TFR Low Odor (pH 13.35). Aramark Healthcare was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 955296, Citation 1 Item 1, issued on 02/13/2014. Final Order date was 03/05/2014. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (1)
- · 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). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 340179381.
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