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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of U.S. DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS at Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403 on Jan 17, 1989. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Dec 27, 1989.
OSHA documented 7 violations (7 serious) with total penalties on record of $0.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 2 substances during this inspection, including Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde.
This employer has 11 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Oxide | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1.0107 | ppm |
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).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 19100022 A01 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 |
| 01002 | 19100132 A Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 |
| 01003 | 19100151 C Medical Services and First Aid | Serious | $0 |
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.
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Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| $0 |
| Mar 20, 1989 |
| 01004 | 19101047 D02 I Ethylene Oxide | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1989 |
| 01005 | 19101047 H02 Ethylene Oxide | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1989 |
| 01006 | 19101047 J03 I Ethylene Oxide | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 |
| 01007 | 19101048 D02 Formaldehyde | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1989 |
