OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Ten Husky and Werner fiberglass ladders in the Electric Department lacked Warning and Load Limit stickers to advise employees of the operational limitations of the ladders they were using to work in the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system:   a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to fall hazards as they were exposed to an approximately 12 foot fall while accessing the roof in the Operating Room Plant of the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards as the fire door for Stairwell 2 on the 14th floor Penthouse A in the Main Hospital Building was propped open disabling the passive fire safety system in that area. The door had a one and a half hour fire rating.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards as the fire door for the paint locker in the Paint Shop of Building 6 was propped open disabling the passive fire safety system in that area. The door had a three hour fire rating.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v): 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v):  In every inside storage room there was not one clear aisle maintained at least 3 feet wide:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards as the paint locker that employees entered for paint supplies to maintain the hospital spaces did not have any clear defined aisles of any defined width.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Storage of flammable liquids in office occupancies, except that which is required for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment, was not prohibited. Such storage was not kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans or in an inside storage room not having a door that opens into that portion of the building used by the public.  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as flammable liquids including, but not limited to, Con-Lux 500 56 Aluminum, Sherwin Williams Mineral Spirits, Foster Jel-Lube and CRC White Lithium Grease were stored in open racks in open spaces of the Paint Shop.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as flammable liquids including, but not limited to, PC Cement Adhesive, PVC Medium Body Medium Set Plastic Pipe Cement, Uni-Weld Purple, Quest Special Germ Away, and Kano Sili Kroil were stored in open racks in open spaces of the Plumbing Shop.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  c)Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as flammable liquids including, but not limited to, BDH VWR Analytical Acetone was stored in open racks in open spaces of the Chiller Plant.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.  d) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as flammable liquids including, but not limited to, La' Shango Inc. Glycolized Odor Control was stored in open racks in open spaces of Room C-109 of Building 1.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as corrosive materials including, but not limited to, Rootx Grease-X without adequate provisions for decontamination showers or eyewash stations in the Paint Shop.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as corrosive materials including, but not limited to, Foster and Company Mold Zapper without adequate provisions for decontamination showers or eyewash stations in the Plumbing Shop.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to life safety hazards as corrosive materials including, but not limited to, Barclay Liquid Flush Out without adequate provisions for decontamination showers or eyewash stations in the Chiller Plant.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees in the Carpentry Shop were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards as a Delta Unisaw 10 inch tilting arbor saw blade would not retract into the table and had no guard present to protect employees from contacting the point of operation.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical shock as a live electrical switch less than 70 inches above the floor in the Grounds Shop kitchen of Building 6 had no cover plate on it to protect them from incidental contact.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

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) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using power strips, including but not limited to, the Tripp Lite Super 6 in a daisy chain configuration in the Biomedical Shop to charge the defibrillators and on the soldering bench to support the tools.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, 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 any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were working in proximity to an open 120 / 208 VAC electrical panel for the Air Compressors 1 & 2 in the Chiller Plant.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were working in proximity to a 26 VDC live electrical door contact connection to the East Exit door in the Chiller Plant.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were working in proximity to an open 120 / 208 VAC R - 22 electrical subpanel in the Operating Room Plant.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.  d) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were working in proximity to open 208 VAC electrical panels on AC 1 (PS 92) and AC 2 (PS 93), Model Number AVT 120X34B, Serial Numbers Z2 - 254385 and Z2 - 254389, in the Elevator Mechanical Room on the 15th Floor of the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug, and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective was used before repaired:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using a Hitachi 15 Inch Miter Saw, Model Number C 15FB, with a power cord that had a broken strain relief in the Carpentry Shop.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using a DeWalt DW705 12 Inch Compound Miter Saw, Serial Number 56693, with a power cord that had a broken strain relief in the Carpentry Shop.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a Power Flite Fan with a missing ground pin in the Housekeeping Department from Room 5 - 256 on the 5th Floor of the Main Hospital to dry floors and clear air.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  d) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a Nilfisk Advance VL500 75-1 EDF US Wet/Dry Vacuum, Serial Number 3510171908960, with a missing ground pin in the Housekeeping Department from Room 3- 401 on the 3rd Floor of the Main Hospital to clean floors. The cord had burn marks on it from overheating.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  e) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a Nilfisk Advance VL500 75-1 EDF US Wet/Dry Vacuum, Serial Number 3510171908961, with a missing ground pin in the Housekeeping Department from Room 2 - 326 on the 3rd Floor of the Main Hospital to clean floors.   Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  f) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a work station in the area of Rooms 1 - 175 and 1 - 176 that had a burnt power blade.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  g) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees in Building 5a were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a Nilfisk Advance VU500 Vacuum with had a power cord that had a damaged strain relief where the inner conductor wires were exposed and not protected by the outer insulation.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  h) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees in Building 1 were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing an AirKing High Velocity Air Circulator with had a power cord that had a missing ground pin.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  i) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees in Building 18a and 18b were exposed to electrical hazards as they were utilizing a Nilfisk Advance VU500 Vacuum with had a power cord that had a damaged power cord where the inner conductor wires were exposed and not protected by the outer insulation. The vacuum was labeled "Directors Office 11th Floor".  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring in the Plumbing Shop to support different appliances and chargers.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring in the Chiller Plant to support different appliances and chargers.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iii): Lamp holders of the screw shell type were installed for use as other than as lamp holders:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using an open lamp holder marked "Fire Alarm System" to test bulbs at the bench level in the Carpentry Shop of the Main Building. The holder showed obvious signs of charring.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1):   Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees from the kitchen staff were exposed to electrical hazards as two Hobart meat slicers, Model Number 561 EE41054, that were in unserviceable condition were not tagged out in the Main Kitchen.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees from the housekeeping staff were exposed to electrical hazards as multiple appliances that were in unserviceable condition were not tagged out in Building 1, Room C-102.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to health hazards as a Sperian eyewash station that was in unserviceable condition were not tagged out in Building 1, Room C-102.  Violation was observed on December 4, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as a temporary storage bottle marked by a label that only read "Please Return To Me" was located on a service cart in the Maintenance Department in the basement of the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as an unmarked aerosol can, believed to be Whip All Purpose Cleaner, was located on a work station in the Plumbing Department in the basement of the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as a temporary storage bottle marked by a label that only read "Degreaser" was located on a shelf in the Basement Kitchen of the Main Hospital.  Violation was observed on November 14, 2019.  d) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as an unmarked gallon paint can was located on a shelf in the Paint Shop in Building 6.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.  e) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as an Alpine Water bottle with no other label on it was used as a temporary storage bottle for Maintex Bubble Gum Deodorizer in Room 100C of Building 7.  Violation was observed on November 22, 2019.

Issued

Mar 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as the Safety Data Sheet book in the Welding Shop was out of date.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.  b) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as the Safety Data Sheet book in the  Plumbing Shop was out of date.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.  c) Worksite was located at 385 Tremont Avenue; East Orange, NJ 07018  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as the Safety Data Sheet book in the Bio Medical Shop was out of date.  Violation was observed on September 4, 2019 and on November 14, 2019.