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Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,140 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed:    a)  In the Facility, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not verify through a written certification that the required workplace personal protective equipment assessment had been performed.  Employees at the facility utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, gowns and masks.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

Apr 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   a)  In the Chemical Area, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not ensure that employees use appropriate eye and face protection when handling corrosive liquids at the facility.  Employees at the facility handle sodium hypochlorite and do not use eye and face protection when handling this corrosive material.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

Apr 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $1,515 Reduced

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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:      a)  In the Chemical Area, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not provide suitable facilities for the flushing of the eyes.  Employees at the facility work with corrosive materials including but not limited to sodium hypochlorite.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

Apr 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,140 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(10): An interlock system was not returned to its operable condition when the work was completed:    a)  Washing Machine Area, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not ensure that the cover was replaced over the electrical wiring interlock system on the washing machines.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i):  The employer who had employees(s) with occupational exposure to blood, bloodborne pathogens, or other potentially infectious materials, did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    a)  In the Facility, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not develop and establish a written Exposure Control Plan for employees who have occupational exposure to blood, bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials during the handling of contaminated laundry from hospital and nursing home facilities.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure to blood and/or bloodborne pathogens:  a)  In the Facility, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not make the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series available to employees who have occupational exposure to blood, bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials during the handling of contaminated laundry from hospital and nursing home facilities.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2):  The employer did not ensure that all employees with occupational exposure participate in a training program which must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours:  a)  In the Facility, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not ensure that all employees with occupational exposure to blood, bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials participate in a training program.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,311 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a)  In the Facility, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not develop and/or implement a written hazard communication program at the facility.  Employees at the facility work with hazardous materials including but not limited to corrosives.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a)  In the Facility, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not provide information and training to employees on the hazardous chemicals in their work areas.  Employees at the facility work with hazardous materials including but not limited to corrosives.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

Apr 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  Loading Dock Door, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The Loading Dock Door was not clearly marked with an "Exit" sign.

Issued

Apr 3, 2019

Abate by

Apr 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Throughout Facility, 1118 Graham Avenue Site, on or about March 27, 2019 - The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were identified so that they are readily accessible.