Exposed Electrical Wiring in Maintenance Closet
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical wiring in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code NFPA 101, 19.5.1.1. During an observation on February 6, 2025, at 10:40 a.m., it was noted that the cover was missing from an electrical junction box, leaving the electrical wiring exposed in the Housekeeping/Maintenance closet on the fourth floor. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director later that day at 1:00 p.m.
Plan Of Correction
Electrical junction box was covered on February 14th, 2025. House audit was completed on open electrical junction boxes. The administrator or designee will reeducate Maintenance director on Open electrical junction boxes -K911. Monthly inspection of Housekeeping/Maintenance Closets will be completed by the Maintenance Director or designee. Findings will be reported to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee meetings.