MARIETTA, GA —
OSHA Inspection: WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. in 1045 COBB PKWY N., MARIETTA, GA 30062 (NAICS 493110). OSHA activity number 343117420.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
- Site address
- 1045 COBB PKWY N.
- City
- MARIETTA
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30062
- Mailing
- 793 SAWYER ROAD WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., MARIETTA, GA 30062
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 493110
- Employees
- 39
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,097 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: a) Warehouse - Aisle 16-18 : On or before November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip and fire hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that the aisle used as a staging area was clear of boxes and debris. b) Warehouse - Shipping Office Area: On or before November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip and fire hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that the floor space outside of the shipping office was clear of boxes and debris.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $2000
- — C (S) $6097
- — Z (S) $6097
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 8, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,097 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: a) Warehouse: On or before November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that PPE was available and worn to check and/or adjust water levels in PIT batteries which contain Sulfuric Acid. The proper PPE includes eye protection such as goggles; protective clothing such as an impervious apron and chemical resistant gloves. The batteries are filled once per week on Sunday night.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $3000
- — C (S) $6097
- — Z (S) $6097
1910.151 C
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,097 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Suitable facilities for quick flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use. a) Warehouse: On or before November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that there was sufficient access to the eye wash/shower station because it was blocked by an empty shelving unit, cleaning supplies, and an inoperable forklift. The batteries are filled once per week on Sunday night.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $0
- — C (S) $6097
- — Z (S) $6097
1904.30 A
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,033 · Current $2,033
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.30(a): Basic requirement. You must keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that is expected to be in operation for one year or longer. a) Warehouse: On or before November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not keep a OSHA 300 Log separate for each establishment, only one OSHA 300 Log was kept for all establishments including the Distribution Center location for Years 2017, 2016, 201, and 2014.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $2033
- — C (O) $2033
- — Z (O) $2033
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done: a) Warehouse: On or about November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and chemical hazards associated with the operation of forklifts in that the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment had been completed.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Warehouse - Battery Servicing Area and Cleanup area: On or about November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain at the work place, a written hazard communication program which would inform and educate employees working with hazardous products such as but not limited to Sulfuric Acid (used in forklift batteries) and detergents which are specifically located at this site.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 8, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Located at Allied Pallet Company, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. a) Warehouse - Battery Servicing Area and Cleanup area: On or about November 30, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer failed to provide hazard communication training to employees about hazardous products such as but not limited to Sulfuric Acid (used in forklift batteries) and detergents in their work area.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 343117420.
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