OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC

Issued

Nov 28, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1):  Each exit was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  a) On or about October 31, 2018, the exit door leading from the material handling and storage area to the back dock was not provided with adequate lighting so employees could see along the exit route.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about October 31, 2018, the exit door leading from the material handling and storage area to the back dock was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly eligible letters not less than six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide:  a) On or about November 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure the exit door leading from the material handling and storage area to the back dock was equipped with an exit sign as required.  Employees were exposed fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service):  a) On or about September 1, 2018, the forklift (Crown, model SC5245-40, serial 9A191469) in the material handling and storage area had been placed in service and operated without a prior safety examination.  Employees were being exposed to hazards.