VA WESTERN NY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
3495 BAILEY AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 · NAICS 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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May 7, 2008#312226566May 7, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312226566$09 viol.9 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312226566
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2008
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
- Industry
- 524114 Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2008 | - | - |
May 7, 2008#312226533May 7, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#312226533$019 viol.19 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312226533
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2008
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Oxide | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | 3 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (19 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 6 | 53 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 L01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 6 | 53 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 I03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D04 IVB | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2008 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 VIIA | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 VIID | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 7 | 118 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 3 | 1,500 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 3 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2008 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide OSHA citation code: 19101047 H01 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 G02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2008 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
12 inspections, 2008 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Hospitals, 7,084 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.