OSHA Inspection: GRAND REHABILITATION & NURSING IN BATAVIA

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.  a) Laundry Department - On or about 6/19/19, relocatable power taps (power strips) were used to energize motorized equipment throughout the area.  The relocatable power tap was not used or installed in accordance with the instructions.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  a) Laundry Department - On or about 6/19/19, electrical disconnects which power various pieces of equipment throughout the department were blocked by stored material and the fire door which was propped open.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $5,304

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches wide at all points:  a)  Laundry Department - On or about 6/19/19, stacked boxes of stored materials and supplies limited the exit access to less than 28" wide throughout the storage area of the laundry department.  Stored materials created an exit access that was 18" - 23" at some points.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $6,630

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): The employer did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) at the work site.  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 6/11/19, the employer did not perform an asbestos survey in order to determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing materials at the facility.  The building was built prior to 1980.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(i): Bloodborne pathogens training records did not include the information required by 1910.1030(h)(2)(I)(A)-(D):  a) Throughout facility - On or about 6/11/19, the employer did not maintain bloodborne pathogens training records. The records are required to include the following:  1) The dates of the training sessions; 2) The contents or a summary of the training sessions; 3) The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training; and 4) The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii): The employer's training program did not contain each of the minimum elements required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(A) through (g)(2)(vii)(N).  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 6/11/19, where employees have reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and/or OPIM, the employer's bloodborne pathogens training did not include the following:  1) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents. 2) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases. 3) An explanation of the employer's Exposure Control Plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan. 4) Information on the handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment. and 5) Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 19, 2019

Abate by

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not contain at least the elements in 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) through (c)(1)(ii)(C).  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 6/11/19, where employees have reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and/or OPIM, the employer's written Exposure Control Plan did not include the following:  1) An exposure determination. 2) Methods of compliance for personal protective equipment including cleaning, laundering, disposal, repair, and replacement. 3) Methods of compliance for housekeeping including a written schedule for cleaning and methods of decontamination. 4) Communication of hazards to employees including the requirements for employee information and training. and 5) Recordkeeping requirements.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED