OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN LEGION AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION ELMER STATION

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,646 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees required to wear N95 respirators, on or about 5/9/2024.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 1, item number 1-b and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer:  On or about 5/9/2024, the employer did not provide a fit test to all employees required to wear respirators. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 1, item number 1-c and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually and/or more often if necessary:  (a) American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: The employer did not provide training to employees required to wear N95 respirators when responding to patients with respiratory emergencies on or about 5/9/2024.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.134(k) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 1, item number 1-d and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $24,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(i):Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available after the employee had received the training required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) or within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who had occupational exposure:   (a) American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: The employer did not offer the hepatitis B vaccination to Emergency Medical Technicians who responded to medical emergencies, such as, but not limited to, motor vehicle accidents and industrial accidents, exposing them to blood and other potentially infections materials, on or about 5/9/2024.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.1030.(f)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $24,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(i):The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a Bloodborne Pathogens training program:  a) American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: On or about 5/9/2024 the employer did not provide Bloodborne Pathogens training to employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material who were required to treat patients involved in medical emergencies, such as, but not limited to motor vehicle accidents or industrial accidents.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,774 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  a)  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: On or about 5/9/2024, the employer failed to provide their 2024 OSHA 300 and OSHA 300a forms or equivalent to the Compliance Safety and Health Officer within 4 hours of the request on 5/9/2024 approximately 12pm.  The establishment employed 49 employees and was classified as NAICS 621910 during the calendar year 2024.

Issued

Nov 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $354 · Current $0 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:  a) American Legion Ambulance Associates of Elmer: On or about 5/9/2024, the employer did not provide training to employees on chemicals used in the facility including, but not limited to, Cavacide, Purple Top Sani Wipes, Simple Green, and Mr. Clean multi surface cleaner.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard , 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1696301, citation number 2, item number  2 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/30/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Broad Street Elmer, NJ 08318.

Issued

Aug 27, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2) An establishment that had fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee.   a)  American Legion Ambulance Association of Elmer: On or about 3/2/2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their 2023 OSHA Form 300A or equivalent.  The establishment employed 43 employees and was classified as NAICS 621910 during the calendar year 2023.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.