OSHA Inspection: BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING, INC.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the 28 inches minimum width requirements for exit routes:  FRONT KITCHEN AREA: On or about January 20, 2015, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fire and smoke inhalation hazard from a reduction in a exit route by a commercial refrigerator (Traulsen Reach-in Style, model unknown) to less than 28 inches.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) KITCHEN: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (Sodium Hypochlorite Solution; Ecolab Lime-A-Way, Phosphoric Acid) without suitable Personal Protective Equipment for their eyes.  b)HOUSEKEEPING STOREROOM: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB ABC Accelerated Bowl Cleaner, Hydrochloric Acid) without suitable Personal Protective Equipment for their eyes.  c) RESTROOM FACILITY: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB ABC Accelerated Bowl Cleaner, Hydrochloric Acid) without suitable Personal Protective Equipment for their eyes.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  MAIN OFFICE: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB Ultra San, Sodium Hypochlorite Solution; Ecolab Lime-A-Way, Phosphoric Acid; ECOLAB ABC Accelerated Bowl Cleaner, Hydrochloric Acid; ECOLAB Stain-A-Way, Triphosphoric Acid) without suitable personal protective equipment for their eyes.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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) HOUSEKEEPING STOREROOM: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB ABC Accelerated Bowl Cleaner, Hydrochloric Acid) without suitable quick drenching facilities for their eyes.  b) RESTROOM FACILITY: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB ABC Accelerated Bowl Cleaner, Hydrochloric Acid) without suitable quick drenching facilities for their eyes.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  KITCHEN: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while utilizing the Wilbilt Stand Mixer, Model W20 without guarding around the rotating parts.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(iii): During use, containers for contaminated sharps were not replaced routinely or were allowed to be overfilled:  MEDICATION ROOM: On or about January 20, 2015 employees were exposed to the Bloodborne Pathogen hazard of a subcutaneous, contaminated sharps injury from the overfilled Sharps Compliance Inc. container.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9): The employer did not ensure that labels or other forms of warning were legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container, or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:  a) HOUSEKEEPING STOREROOM: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazards of unknown chemical liquids in portable containers hanging in the housekeepers closet.  b) FACILITY KITCHEN: On or about January 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazards of unknown chemical liquids in portable containers hanging in the kitchen above the dishwashing sinks.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a) MECHANICAL CLOSET: On or about January 20, 2015 employees were exposed to an electrical shock, trip, and fall hazard while accessing panels with materials, such as but not limited to boxes and shop vacuums, stored in front of them.  b) MECHANICAL-A: On or about January 20, 2015 employees were exposed to an electrical shock, trip, and fall hazard while accessing panels with materials, such as but not limited to doors and ladders, stored in front of them.  The Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984195, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 25, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 13303 Jones Maltsberger, San Antonio, TX 78247.

Issued

Apr 3, 2015

Abate by

Apr 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(5)(i): The employer did not establish and maintain a sharps injury log for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps:  MAIN OFFICE: On or about February 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) hazards from contaminated sharps when management failed to complete and track sharps injuries on a Sharps Injury Log or equivalent form.