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OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER in 601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642 (NAICS 611310). OSHA activity number 345920177.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
601 ELMWOOD AVE
City
ROCHESTER
State
NY
ZIP
14642
Mailing
685 MOUNT HOPE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
611310
Employees
6100
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.1048 D02

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2022
Abate by
Jun 8, 2022
Penalty
Initial $5,594 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR  1910.1048(d)(2):Employees were not identified who may be exposed at or above the action level, or at or above the STEL and the exposure was not accurately determined of each employee so identified:   a) Vivarium, Basement Room B6905 - On or about 4/20/22, employee exposure to formaldehyde was not determined for Veterinary Technicians responsible for filling specimen cups, used in animal autopsies, with formalin.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (3)
  • — J (O) $0
  • — C (S) $5594
  • — Z (S) $5594

1910.1048 H01 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2022
Abate by
May 23, 2022
Penalty
Initial $5,594 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

29 CFR  1910.1048(h)(1)(i):All contact of the eyes and skin with liquids containing 1 percent or more formaldehyde was not prevented by the use of chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde and the use of other personal protective equipment such as goggles and face shields, as appropriate to the operation:  a) Vivarium, Basement Room B6905 - On or about 4/20/22,  Veterinary Technicians, responsible for filling specimen cups with 10% Buffered Formalin (3-4% formaldehyde by weight), did not wear chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde, nor did they wear goggles or face shields.  Employees wore hospital scrubs and safety glasses.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (3)
  • — J (O) $0
  • — C (S) $5594
  • — Z (S) $5594

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