OSHA Inspection: VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM- AMERICAN LAKE DIVISION

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): An opening in a stair rail system exceeded 19 inches at its least dimension:   (a)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Boiler Plant- The two sets of stairs leading down to the boiler plant level were missing midrails or posts to prevent fall to another level hazards.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Abate by

Oct 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a)    VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Boiler Plant- A Dayton 6 inch bench grinder (Model 4Z123F) had the tool rest ½ inch from the grinding stone.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  (a)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Boiler Plant- Two yellow jack stands used to hold boiler doors vertically did not have a load rating posted on the jack stand.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by elevation of 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface:   (a)     VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Plumbing Shop- Florescent light bulbs measuring 7 feet 3 inches from the floor in the storage area were not guarded.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:   (a)    VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 21, 2019 and time prior; Pharmacy- Three carts, folding tables, and a vault were stored adjacent to an EXIT discharge door between Room 1094 and 1093.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Abate by

Oct 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Mechanic Shop- There was not an EXIT sign over the exit discharge door.    (b)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 21, 2019 and time prior; Grounds Keeping Shop-  There was not an EXIT sign over the exit discharge door.    (c)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 21, 2019 and time prior; Vehicle Maintenance Shop-  There was not an EXIT sign over the exit discharge door.

Issued

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 20, 2019 and time prior;  Boiler Plant Break Room/ Storage Area;  A Living Solutions brand coffee pot was plugged into a relocatable power tap.  The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed for low amperage computer and audiovisual types of equipment, and not appliances.       (b)  VA Puget Sound Health Care System- American Lake at 3600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma;  On or about August 21, 2019 and time prior; Vehicle Maintenance Shop Room 7A-  A surge protector (relocatable power tap) was plugged into an extension cord which powered Dell computer equipment. The UL listing states that relocatable power taps are designed to be plugged into an outlet, and not daisy chained and plugged into other relocatable power taps or extension cords.    This exposes employees to possible electrical fire hazards.