OSHA Inspection: SOUTHCOAST EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5654.00 · Current $2827.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)    The employer did not evaluate employees' exposure to hazardous chemicals used while cleaning and sanitizing vehicles and areas in the facility, including bathrooms, kitchen floors, and elevated surfaces.      Hazardous chemicals used include the following skin and eye irritants:    Clorox Germicidal Bleach, Disinfecting Bathroom and Toilet Bowl cleaners, Lestoil  Simoniz Wash N Shine for vehicles

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation    The employer did not ensure that employees wear eye protection when using bathroom cleaning and car washing chemicals that could damage the eyes.      Hazardous chemicals used include the following chemicals capable of causing serious eye damage:    Clorox Germicidal Bleach, Disinfecting Bathroom and Toilet Bowl cleaners, Lestoil, and Simoniz  Wash N Shine for vehicles

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5654.00 · Current $2827.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Location: Bathrooms and Garage     The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching of eyes and body where corrosive cleaning chemicals were used, including:    1) Clorox Bleach, Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner, Lestoil, Toilet Cleaner

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:      Electrical panels in the first floor crew area and in the second garage were both obstructed by miscellaneous material being stored there.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4240.00 · Current $2120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:(a)       Location: Billing Office    1) A light switch did not have a faceplate, and there were exposed wires in the wall opening adjacent to the switch.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(v): The employer, who is required to establish an Exposure Control Plan, did not solicit input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls and did not document the solicitation in the Exposure Control plan:   The employer did not solicit input from employees responsible for direct patient care in the selection of engineering and work practice controls that reduce the likelihood of sharps injuries.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries  A portable fire extinguisher mounted on the wall of the garage was obstructed by miscellaneous material, making it difficult to access it quickly and safely should there be a fire.