OSHA Inspection: PATRIOT CARE, INC.

Issued

2015-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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,     or in the alternative,  29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit routes were not maintained free and unobstructed without materials or equipment may placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a) Worksite, 41 Pine Street, Rockaway, NJ      The employer directed the mechanic to work in the vehicle maintenance garage where ambulances are repaired.  All floor areas of this vehicle maintenance shop had materials and equipment and debris stored and strewn everywhere there was an open area.    Violation occurred on or about  9-4-15

Issued

2015-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) Worksite, 41 Pine Street, Rockaway, NJ      Two oxygen cylinders were stored near the exit door used by employees to enter and exit the vehicle maintenance shop and access the bathrooms.  These cylinders were not secured from being knocked down or from falling over onto employees.  Violation occurred on or about  9-4-15

Issued

2015-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      a) 41 Pine Street, Rockaway, NJ    The employer failed to implement their written hazard communication program for employees using chemicals including but not limited to Diesel Kleen Octane Boost that contains ethylbenzene, naphthalene and toluene, Ultra-Guard Winter Antifreeze Coolant liquid that contains ethylene glycol, and Purple Power auto degreaser that is corrosive.       Violation occurred on or about 9-4-15

Issued

2015-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a) 41 Pine Street, Rockaway, NJ    The employer did not provide safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use, including but not limited to Diesel Kleen Octane Boost that contains ethylbenzene, naphthalene and toluene, Ultra-Guard Winter Antifreeze Coolant liquid that contains ethylene glycol, and Purple Power auto degreaser that is corrosive.     Violation occurred on or  9-4-15