OSHA Inspection: THE SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH OF SAINT MARK

Issued

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10046.00 · Current $6530.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): An authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.   On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure an authorized employee who performs service and maintenance on packaged terminal air conditioners, (P-Tac) and industrial dryers in the maintenance department received training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employee(s) were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure affected employees were instructed on how to recognize when energy control procedures are being used surrounding packaged terminal air conditioners,  (P-Tac) and industrial dryers., understand the purpose of the procedure, and understand the critical importance of not attempting to start up or use equipment that has been locked out or tagged out.

Issued

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8539.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(2)(iii):During use, containers for contaminated sharps were not replaced routinely or were allowed to be overfilled:  On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure a contaminated sharps container adjacent to the Saint Michael's nursing station SPA area was replaced routinely and not allowed to overfill.

Issued

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $3214.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.   On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure that all employees were provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals use while working with corrosive containing materials.

Issued

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure the written workplace hazard assessment had been certified for employees in Housekeeping, Laundry, Floor Tech and Maintenance department. Operations for employees exposed to chemicals, with the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

2023-12-14 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:  On or about September 06, 2023 the employer did not ensure employees were documenting annual eyewash station inspections in compliance with ANSI Z358.1-1998 for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. No documentation was located.