OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS/ FCI THREE RIVERS

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  Notice 1, Item 1, 29 CFR 1910.138(a) as required by 29CFR 1960.8(b):   On or about October 28, 2015, and times prior there to, at this facility, the employer did not select and require employees to use puncture resistant gloves while conducting pat down and cell search operations with their hands where the employees can experience puncture wounds from potentially contaminated hidden sharps, such as, but not limited to, knives, razorblades, and tattoo needles.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and the same hazard on January 7, 2015, Inspection 986811, with a settlement date of January 21, 2015.   The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and the same hazard on July 18, 2014, Inspection 962553, with a settlement date of August 8, 2014.

Issued

Mar 31, 2016

Abate by

Apr 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  Notice 1, Item 1, 29 CFR 1910.138(a) as required by 29CFR 1960.8(b):   On or about October 28, 2015, and times prior there to, at this facility, the employer did not base the selection of hand PPE on the hazards identified in that employees were provided non-puncture resistant gloves to use during pat down and cell search operations, where employees are exposed to puncture wounds from potentially contaminated hidden sharps, such as, but not limited to knives, razorblades, and tattoo needles.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard and the same hazard on July 18, 2014, Inspection 962553, with a settlement date of August 8, 2014.