OSHA Inspection: LOST CREEK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400420043505771014

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified on labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  On or about June 13, 2023 the employer failed to develop and maintain a written Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program for employees who conduct housekeeping, laundry, kitchen cleaning, nursing, and maintenance operations in common areas and in patients rooms inside of the healthcare facility. The program must include how to train employees on hazardous chemical products used in washing operations and how to identify the different hazards located in the SDS and labels on the containers for products including but not limited to Acetone, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Crystalline Silica, and Toluene.

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 00400420043505771014

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): The Employer failed to provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about June 13, 2023 the employer failed to develop, maintain, and implement a written training program for employees that handle hazardous chemical products for room cleaning, laundry, dining room, and small building repair operations that include a wide array of products including but not limited to Acetone, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Crystalline Silica, and Toluene.