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OSHA Inspection: SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

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.

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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
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
622110
Employees
1875
Ownership type
D

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.303 G01 I A

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Abate by
Feb 20, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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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