OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL VIRGINIA VA MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

2023-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8): The employer did not ensure that the cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder were not used as steps:  a)	Central Virginia VA Medical Center: On or about 5/20/2023, employees used the top step of an 8 feet tall stepladder to gain access onto plywood boards in a ceiling 12.5 feet from the floor.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface that have side rails that extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface:  a)	Central Virginia VA Medical Center: On or about 5/20/2023, employees used an 8ft stepladder to gain access onto plywood walk boards 12.5 feet in the ceiling.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, 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 is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a)	Central Virginia VA Medical Center: On or about 5/20/2023, an employee was required to work above a drop ceiling standing on  unguarded plywood boards without fall protection, as a result fell approximately 12.5 feet to the floor.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)	Central Virginia VA Medical Center, Pharmacy: On or about 5/20/2023, the employer failed to evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards were present prior to employees working in a ceiling approximately 12.5 feet from floor without fall protection.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.