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342250941
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0213100
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2017-04-14
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14 CORPORATE DRIVE, CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2017-04-14
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| Case Closed |
2017-06-22
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1104036 |
| Health |
Yes |
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341040368
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0213100
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2015-11-06
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14 CORPORATE DRIVE, CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-11-06
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| Case Closed |
2016-05-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1035106 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040039 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-04-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-04-14 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours: a) Work Site - On or about November 2, 2015, an employee performing a patient handling task experienced a work-related inpatient hospitalization. The employer reported this work-related inpatient hospitalization to OSHA on November 4, 2015. |
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339677189
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0213100
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2014-04-16
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779 RIVER STREET, TROY, NY, 12180
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-16
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| Case Closed |
2014-04-16
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
924887 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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339677544
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0213100
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2014-04-16
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779 RIVER STREET, TROY, NY, 12180
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-16
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| Case Closed |
2014-04-23
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
761682 |
| Health |
Yes |
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339248874
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0213100
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2013-08-02
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779 RIVER STREET, TROY, NY, 12180
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-08-02
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| Case Closed |
2013-11-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
835302 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-17 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
60 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) 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) First Floor Hallway - On and prior to August 2, 2013, the emergency lighting was not operational. b) Second Floor Sleeping Quarters - On and prior to August 2, 2013, the smoke detector alarm in the sleeping quarters was functional at the time of the inspection. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
60 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": a) First Floor Hallway Front Door - On and prior to August 2, 2013, an exit door at the front of the building (exiting to East side of building) did not have a sign with the word "EXIT". b) First Floor Hallway Side Door - On and prior to August 2, 2013, an exit door at the side of the building (exiting to North side of building) did not have a sign with the word "EXIT". c) Second Floor Sleeping Quarters - On and prior to August 2, 2013, an exit door in the sleeping quarters did not have a sign with the word "EXIT". |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
60 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a) First Floor Hallway - On and prior to August 2, 3013, doors that could be mistaken for an exit were not marked as "not an exit" or with the actual purpose. Unmarked doors include but are not limited to the door leading to the sleeping quarters, the closet door, and the door leading to the Garage. b) Garage - On and prior to August 2, 2013, doors that could be mistaken for an exit were not marked as "not an exit" or with the actual purpose. Unmarked doors include but are not limited to the door leading to the dispatch office and the door leading to the hallway. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B06 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
60 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 South Wall Exit - On and prior to August 2, 2013, an exit sign above the door in the garage was not illuminated. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-10-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a) First Floor Hallway - On and prior to August 2, 2013, the emergency lighting did not have cover, exposing live electrical components. |
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337616825
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0213100
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2012-11-30
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779 RIVER STREET, TROY, NY, 12180
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-11-30
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| Case Closed |
2015-10-02
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
660211 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100101 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a.) On or about 11/30/2012, at 779 River Street, employees used the oxygen transfilling or cascade system to refill oxygen cylinders for patient use. i.) The employer did not ensure that potential sources of ignition such as, but not limited to, employee smoking areas and vehicle idling areas, were located more than 10 feet from components of the transfilling operation, so as not to permit contact with flame or flammables as required by CGA P-1-1965 3.1.12 and 3.3.6. Additionally, the employer did not have equipment in place to detect any oxygen leaks from the transfilling system. ii.) The employer did not have an effective protocol to properly clean and maintain oxygen lines in the transfilling system so that heat generated during filling operations would not result in an explosion. There were documented instances of regulator explosions, including one in 2012, that were attributed by an industry equipment manufacturer to a lack of cleaning and maintenance of the transfilling system, indicating a lack of compliance with CGA P-1-1965 3.1.3. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area and chemical-specific information was not always available through labels and material safety data sheets: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees were exposed to asphyxiation, fire, explosion, and chemical hazards associated with chemicals including but not limited to oxygen gas and phenolic cleaners because the employer failed to train employees on the hazards associated with these chemicals. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees transfilling oxygen were exposed to eye hazards from flying debris that may result from a fire or explosion involving the transfilling system. The employer did not provide appropriate eye protection where there was a history of regulator explosions. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: a.) On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees use the transfilling system to refill oxygen cylinders. The employer determined that eye protection was needed for this task posted a sign stating "eye protection required in this area". However, the required eye protection was not provided. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment: a). On or about 11/30/2012, the employer failed to train employees who filled oxygen bottles on the correct PPE and its use during transfilling, including but not limited to eye protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): A respirator was not provided by the employer to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of the employee: (a) On or about dates including 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees who handle clients with suspected or confirmed cases of tuberculosis are not provided appropriate respirators. One example of such a hazardous condition is the employer's provision of surgical masks, which are not NIOSH-approved respiratory protection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents including the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of amended infectious control and respiratory protection programs, as well as a statement of how it will ensure continuing and effective compliance with the requirement at each of its worksites and in sites in the field. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, EMTs and paramedics were exposed to respiratory hazards from patients with suspected or confirmed cases of tuberculosis during patient treatment and handling. The employer had not established a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 C01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually: a). On or about 11/20/2012 at 779 River Street, employees working as EMTs and paramedics with exposure during treatment and wound care were exposed to hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens because the employer's exposure control plan had not been updated since March of 2009. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 D04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i): The employer did not implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning or method of decontamination based upon the location within the facility, type of surface to be cleaned, type of soil present, and tasks or procedures being performed in the area: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, in ambulances where the employer required employees to transport patients, surfaces become contaminated with blood and OPIM. The employer did not determine and implement an appropriate schedule of cleaning that covered the method of decontaminating different levels of surface contamination. These levels of contamination included but not limited to fumigation, use of phenolic cleaners with specific kill times, and germicidal wipes. The employer did not ensure that these cleaners were being utilized correctly for the intended effect. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 F01 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that all medical evaluations and procedures including the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series, post-exposure evaluation, or follow-up, including prophylaxis, were made available to the employee at a reasonable time and place: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees working as EMTs/Paramedics are occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials while transporting and treating patients over a large geographical area. The employer did not ensure that medical evaluations and procedures such as, but not limited to, the administration of the HBV vaccination series, were provided at a reasonable time and place by requiring all employees to use Troy's St. Mary's Hospital for medical care regardless of where the employee was working. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
49500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
180 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH Act of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB): (a) On or about dates including 11/30/2012, at Troy Ambulance Service Inc., employees continue to be exposed to TB hazards through unprotected contact with clients who are infected or have risk factors indicating a potential for suspect/active TB disease. The employer lacks an effective system to promptly screen for and flag TB risk during patient transport and handling. During ambulance calls and transports, and wheel chair van transports, the employer does not ensure that clients and their droplet nuclei are appropriately isolated where indicators for TB disease are present. The employer fails to provide staff that interacts with this clientele with appropriate personal protective equipment, effective medical surveillance, and information and training on precautions related to TB. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including the implementation of medical surveillance, information and training on TB precautions, and personal protective equipment. The employer can abate this citation by fully implementing a plan to ensure its employees who interact with clients are protected from infection with TB, and that at no time are employees allowed to be exposed to interactions with clients without what the CDC guidelines deem appropriate for medical surveillance, information and training on TB precautions, and personal protective equipment. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
22992.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
49500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employees exposure: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, on ambulances in the field, employees are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Staff were exposed while performing procedures such as but not limited to delivery of medication by intramuscular (IM) injection. The employer failed to use engineering controls that would eliminate or minimize exposures such as self-sheathing needles among other controls. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
63000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that training provided to employees with occupational exposure was conducted at least annually: (a) On or about dates including 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, the employer fails to ensure that employees, including those working as EMTs and paramedics who have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials while treating and transporting clients received effective annual training required under 29 CFR 1910.1030. This includes, but is not limited to, training on the specific devices used by employees with occupational exposure to blood or OPIM. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents including the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of its training program contents, certification of training for all employees trained, and a current employee roster, as well as a statement of how it will ensure continuing and effective compliance with the requirement at each of its worksites and in sites in the field. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040004 A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
900.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
180 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. a). On or about 2/14/2013 at 779 River Street, the employer failed to record a suspect occupational case of tuberculosis that was determined by a positive PPD conversion. |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
765.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-06-19 |
| Final Order |
2013-12-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
175 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A): Warning labels were not affixed to containers used to store, transport or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials: a). On or about 11/30/2012 at 779 River Street, employees working as EMTs and paramedics were exposed to hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens during ambulance and bay cleaning because the employer failed to sign the biohazard cabinet with a biohazard label. |
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