PHILADELPHIA, PA —
OSHA Inspection: HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA in 3400 SPRUCE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 (NAICS 622110). OSHA activity number 342301116.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Site address
- 3400 SPRUCE STREET
- City
- PHILADELPHIA
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19104
- Mailing
- 3624 MARKET ST. SAFETY MANAGEMENT DEPT. 575, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 622110
- Employees
- 125
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 B09
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury; 1) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that the Louisville ladder used to access upper floors was inspected for visible defects exposing employees to fall hazards. Condition was noted on or about 3 MAR 2017
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5296.85
- — Z (S) $8149
1910.23 B10
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Ladders with structural or other defects were not immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced; 1) Jobsite: The Louisville ladder used to access upper floors was missing its feet preventing the ladder from being set on a firm foundation. The employer did not tag the ladder "Dangerous: Do Not Use" exposing employees to fall hazards. Condition was observed on or about 3 MAR 2017
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.23 C09
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 14, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(9): Portable ladders used on slippery surfaces were not secured and stabilized; 1) Jobsite: A Louisville ladder used to access upper floors was placed on a smooth concrete surface without its feet. The ladder was not secured and an employee fell approximately 8 feet. Condition was noted on 3 MAY 2017
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5296.85
- — Z (S) $8149
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342301116.
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