OSHA Inspection: BETHANY HOME INC.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a)  Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was blocked by tray cart loaded with pots and pans.    NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION OR CERTIIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):     Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a)  There was no visual inspection of electrical cord on the plate warming machine.  The electrical cord was damaged.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a)  There was a defective electrical cord on the plate warming machine, that needed to be removed from service.    NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION OR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    a)  A list of the MSDS sheet list was not available in Unit 1 of the Nurses Station.  b)  A list of the MSDS sheet list was not available in Unit 2 of the Nurses Station.  c)  A list of the MSDS sheet list was not available in the Laundry area.    NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION OR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.