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OSHA Inspection: U. S. DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of U. S. DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS in W.G. HEFNER MEDICAL CENTER 1601 BRENNER AVENUE, SALISBURY, NC 28144 (NAICS 622110). OSHA activity number 341374163.

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Site address
W.G. HEFNER MEDICAL CENTER 1601 BRENNER AVENUE
City
SALISBURY
State
NC
ZIP
28144
Mailing
1601 BRENNER AVENUE, SALISBURY, NC 28144
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
622110
Employees
1883
Ownership type
D

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2016
Abate by
Jul 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  Anatomic Dept.: On or about April 7, 2016, the employer did not ensure protective equipment such as, but not limited to face shield, respirator, lab coat, apron and safety glasses were not being worn where necessary to protect against splash hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2016
Abate by
Jul 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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:  Histology Utility Room:  On or about April 7, 2016, where employees were exposed to potential  splash hazards while changing out and neutralizing liquid chemicals to the tissue analyzer, safety glasses and face shields were not being worn.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.305 G01 IV A

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Histology Utility Room: On or about 4/7/2016, a re-locatable power tap was being used in lieu of fixed wiring to provide electrical power to a 115 volt, 9 amp Tissue Analyzer.   CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION  Notice Citation #001, Item 001, 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  as required by 29 CFR 1960.8(b):  The employer failed to prohibit the permanent use of extension cords being uses to power two Air Master fans, a Coolit AC unit and a Skat abrasive blaster unit.  The employer was cited for a violation of the same standard on 09/29/2014, Inspection #985783, 11/06/2014 of final order/settlement, and was abated by unplugging all of the extension cords at the end of each day at the workplace located at 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (R) $0

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