MATHER, CA —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS in 10535 HOSPITAL WAY, MATHER, CA 95655 (NAICS 622110). OSHA activity number 347166233.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- Site address
- 10535 HOSPITAL WAY
- City
- MATHER
- State
- CA
- ZIP
- 95655
- Mailing
- 10535 HOSPITAL WAY, MATHER, CA 95655
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 622110
- Employees
- 1500
- Ownership type
- D
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.305 G01 IV C
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 22, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings. In the linen storage room, an extension cord was observed running through a doorway exposed to damage from a door or linen cart. Employees were exposed to fire, smoke, and electrical hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1960.8 A
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 22, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1960.8(a): The head of each agency did not furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. In building 731, the Construction Building, the pallet storage racks were not anchored to the floor. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. In the warehouse, next to room 118, a fire extinguisher was found missing an annual inspection. Employees were exposed to smoke inhalation hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch. In the maintenance building, the tongue guard of the bench grinder was adjusted to over one-fourth inch. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. In the workorder room of the maintenance building, a portable electric heater was found to plugged into a power strip. Employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. 1) In the canteen kitchen, next to the men's restroom, two portable tables were stored in front of electrical panel "1 ELK". Employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards. 2) In the fabrication area of the maintenance building, computer equipment and large cardboard boxes were stored in front of an electrical panel.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 22, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. 1) In the mail area of the warehouse, an extension cord was observed being used as a substitute for permanent wiring to power mail processing equipment. Employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards. 2) In the Linen Storage Room, an extension cord was found to be used as permanent wiring from the office to a desk in the storage area. Employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347166233.
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