OSHA Inspection: OCEAN CARE AND STAFFING, INC.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(c)(3):The identity of the safety coordinator(s) was not documented in the written COVID-19 plan.  a) Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88, Brick, NJ: On and before 7/6/2021, the employer failed to document the identity of the safety coordinator(s) in the written COVID-19 plan.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(c)(5): The employer did not seek the input and involvement of non-managerial employees and their representatives, if any, in the hazard assessment, and the development and implementation of the COVID-19 plan.   a) Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88, Brick, NJ: On and before 7/6/2021, the employer developed and implemented a COVID-19 plan and hazard assessment was developed and implemented without input from non-managerial employees.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(c)(7)(iii):The COVID-19 plan did not include procedures for employee withdrawal from locations not covered by the OSH Act when protections were inadequate.  a) Client Homes of Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88, Brick, NJ: On and before 7/6/2021, the employer failed to ensure the COVID-19 plan included procedures for employee withdrawal from patients' homes not covered by the OSH Act when protections were inadequate.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $4144.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(d)(2):In settings where direct patient care was provided, the employer did not screen and triage all clients, patients, residents, delivery people and other visitors, and other non-employees entering the setting for symptoms of COVID-19.  a) Homes of clients served by Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88 Brick, NJ: On or about 7/6/2021, during home health aide visits, the employer did not screen clients for COVID-19 prior to each visit.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(f)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure a facemask was worn by each employee over the nose and mouth when indoors.  a) Homes of clients serviced by Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88 Brick, NJ: On or about 7/6/2021, the employer directed  employees to not wear facemasks when visit some clients' homes.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $4144.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.502(n)(1):The employer did not ensure that each employee received training, in a language and at a literacy level the employee understands and so that the employee comprehended at least the elements listed in paragraphs (n)(1)(i) through (xii) of this section.  a) Right at Home located at 1989 Rt 88 Brick, NJ: On or about 7/6/2021, the employer failed to ensure that each employee received training on topics to include, but not limited to: employer specific policies and procedures on tasks and situations that can result in COVID-19 exposure, patient screening and management, limitations of PPE for protection against COVID-19, and how to properly care for, store, maintain, and dispose of PPE.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.