SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI —
OSHA Inspection: ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. in 28 BLANCHARD PLACE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 (NAICS 621910). OSHA activity number 347190118.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.
- Site address
- 28 BLANCHARD PLACE
- City
- SOUTH KINGSTOWN
- State
- RI
- ZIP
- 02879
- Mailing
- 28 BLANCHARD PLACE, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 621910
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A04
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $14,518 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) were not in proper working order at all times: a) Break Room: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to an emergency battery unit missing in the break room area. b) Garage Area: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to an emergency battery unit missing in the garage area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14518
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,807
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: a) Garage Area Front Entrance: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to two exit lights not being properly illuminated. b) Garage Area Rear Entrance: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to two exit lights not being properly illuminated.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5807.2
- — Z (S) $0
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $12,445 · Current $4,978 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a) Garage Area: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were working in the garage area, in and around an unchained compressed gas cylinder where it was exposed to being knocked over and damaged, exposing employees to explosion and projectile hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4978
- — Z (S) $12445
1910.305 B01 I
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $14,518 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions: a) Garage Area: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards due to a 120-volt cord-cap not properly installed and exposing conductors.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14518
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,807
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: a) Break Room: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards due to a 120 volt duplex receptacle that was in use without a cover plate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5807.2
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $1,165 · Current $466 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) Garage Area: On or about January 3, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards due to two extension cords being utilized as permanent wiring to provide voltage to two cord-reels above the vehicles.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $466
- — Z (O) $1165
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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 347190118.
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