| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-03-20
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| Case Closed |
2012-11-14
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
216981 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B08 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
3506.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4675.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted: a). On or about, 3/20/12, on site, under the Roach Conveyor, located near the exit door towards the left side of the building. For employees sorting through linen, employees exposed to a junction box not securely mounted. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2012-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a). On or about 3/20/12, on site, on the ground floor, on the Roach Conveyor located near the exit door towards the left side of the building. Employees are exposed to a flexible cord with exposed wires. b). Or or about 3/20/12, on site, on the ground floor, on the Roach Conveyor located near the exit door towards the left side of the building. Employees are exposed to exposed electrical wires on the conveyor. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101096 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2805.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1096(d)(2)(i): The employer did not supply appropriate personnel monitoring equipment, such as film badges, pocket chambers, pocket dosimeters, or film rings, and did not require the use of such equipment by each employee who enters a restricted area under such circumstances that he receives, or is likely to receive, a dose in any calendar quarter in excess of 25 percent of the applicable value specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section: a). On or about 3/20/12, for employees exposed to radiation when transporting bins containing radioactive material and storing them in trailers awaiting for the radiation to dissipate. The employer did not conduct personal monitoring for the employees. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101096 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1096(e)(2): Each radiation area was not conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation caution symbol described in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and the words: "CAUTION RADIATION AREA": a). On or about 3/20/12, on site, for employees exposed to radiation when transporting bins containing radioactive material and storing them in trailers awaiting for the radiation to dissipate. The employer did not implement postings and/or signs in on the trailer where the radioactive material was stored. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101096 I02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1096(i)(2): All individuals working in or frequenting any portion of a radiation area were not informed of the occurrence of radioactive materials or of radiation in such portions of the radiation area; were not instructed in the safety problems associated with exposure to such materials or radiation and in precautions or devices to minimize exposure; were not instructed in the applicable provisions of this section for the protection of employees from exposure to radiation or radioactive materials; and were not advised of reports of radiation exposure which employees may request pursuant to the regulations in this section: a). On or about 3/20/12, for employees exposed to radiation when transporting bins containing radioactive material and storing them in trailers awaiting for the radiation to dissipate. In addition, the employer did not provide training on the following: hazards associated with radioactive material, the units the radiation detector uses, and what the readings mean. |
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