OSHA Inspection: BRONXWOOD HOME FOR THE AGED

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.     (a)  Laundry room:     The employer did not provide chemical-resistant goggles and gloves for employees who are required to use Ammonium Hydroxide when washing laundry at the residence; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

May 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided, where practicable, or waterproof footgear was not provided:    a) Laundry room:    Laundry room drainage was not maintained: on or about 03/26/15.    b) Men's locker room:    Locker room floors were flooded; on or about 03/26/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(viii): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment was not determined using the following considerations: Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment.    a) In basement near men's locker room:     The floor dryer was used in a wet/damp area without being connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI); on or about 03/25/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) In basement by men's locker room:     The electric cord for the floor dryer had a missing ground pin; on or about 03/25/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)B: Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.    a) Laundry room:    An electrical extension cord ran through a hole in the ceiling to reach a receptacle on the other side of the room to provide power to a "Quick Press" label maker; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:       (a)  At facility:     Employees use hazardous materials such as but not limited to Ammonium Hydroxide; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   (a) At facility:   The employees use hazardous materials such as but not limited to Ammonium Hydroxide; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

May 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not inform current employees upon their first entering into employment and at least annually thereafter, of the person responsible  for maintaining and providing access to records covered by 29 CFR 1910.1020:  a) At facility:  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS) for Ammonium Hydroxide; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

May 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(iii): Employees were not informed upon first entering into employment and/or at least annually thereafter of their right to access their medical and/or exposure records:  a) At facility:  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS)  for Ammonium Hydroxide; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(2): The employer did not keep a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1020 and its appendices at the workplace, and/or, upon request, make copies readily available to employees:  a) At facility, 625 Marble Ave Thornwood, NY 10594.  The employer had available exposure records such as but not limited to safety data sheets  for Ammonium Hydroxide; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): The employer did not maintain OSHA injury and illness records.      a) At facility:    The employer did not maintain the OSHA injury and illness records; on or about 03/24/15.

Issued

Apr 14, 2015

Abate by

Apr 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.      a) At facility:    The employer did not post the OSHA 300A form for 2014 between February 1 and April 30, 2015; on or about 03/24/15.