OSHA Inspection: GUARDIAN ELDER CARE AT LAPORTE, LLC

Issued

2020-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4347.00 · Current $3043.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Laundry Area: Employees worked with hazardous chemicals (e.g., Sysco Reliance Bleach) that necessitated the use of personal protective equipment, and the employer did not perform the required hazard assessment for PPE, discovered on or about 12/04/2019.  ABATED DURING INSPECTION NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2020-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Laundry Area: Employees poured the corrosive chemical, Sysco Reliance Bleach, and the employer did not ensure that these employees wore appropriate eye protection (safety glasses/goggles), discovered on or about 12/04/2019.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2020-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Laundry Area: Employees poured the corrosive chemical, Sysco Reliance Bleach, and the employer did not ensure that an appropriate emergency eyewash was immediately accessible in the work area, discovered on or about 12/04/2019.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED