SALEM, VA —
OSHA Inspection: SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER in 1970 ROANOKE BLVD MAIL CODE 001S SAFETY SERVICE, SALEM, VA 24153 (NAICS 622110). OSHA activity number 344215793.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Site address
- 1970 ROANOKE BLVD MAIL CODE 001S SAFETY SERVICE
- City
- SALEM
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 24153
- Mailing
- 1970 ROANOKE BLVD MAIL CODE 001S SAFETY SERVICE, SALEM, VA 24153
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 622110
- Employees
- 1875
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.303 G01 I A
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910: (a) Date of Violation: 08-06-2019; Location: Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153, Condition: The employer did not ensure that the area in front of electrical panels were kept free and clear of storage and debris items. Instance #1: Panel 4-19A-2 (2-26-2) Located in dry storage area of Building 4. Instance #2: Panel 4-4-3 Room 4 (4-40A-2) Located hall way. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV C
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2020
- Abate by
- Feb 20, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) (a) Date of Violation: 08-06-2019; Location: Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from a 110v temporary electrical cord that was run through a partially open window without edge protection. Located in Building #1 corridor, between #1 and #2. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) Date of Violation: 08-06-2019; Location: Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from an electrical breaker panel with two unused openings. Located in Building 4, panel #4-7-1, Breaker Panel #25. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Jan 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: (a) Date of Violation: 08-06-2019; Location: Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and electrocution hazards from a 110v electrical outlet that was installed in a stainless steel food preparation cook's table that was not effectively grounded. Located in Building #4 canteen kitchen area. The Salem VA Medical Center, was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1232086., citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 11-09-2017, with respect to a workplace located at Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (R) $0
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Source
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 344215793.
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