OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST MEDICAL STRATEGIES L.L.C.

Issued

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   On or about November 15, 2023, and at times prior thereto, an employee was cutting tree branches and was exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles and debris. The employer did not ensure employees used eye protection and this condition exposed employees to eye injuries.

Issued

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:   On or about November 15, 2023, and at times prior thereto, an employee was cutting tree branches and was exposed to head injuries from falling objects. The employer did not ensure employees used protective head equipment which exposed employees to head injuries, cuts and bruises, and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2):  The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:   On or about November 15, 2023, and at times prior thereto, an employee suffered a workplace injury resulting in an inpatient hospitalization which was not reported to OSHA within 24 hours.  The incident occurred 11/15/2023 12:00 PM CST and the employe was hospitalized.   OSHA was notified 11/18/2023 01:58 PM ET.