Improper Use of Surge Protector for Microwave
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical wiring systems and equipment, as evidenced by an observation on December 3, 2024. During this observation, it was noted that a microwave was improperly plugged into a surge protector in the Human Resources office. This misuse of electrical wiring was confirmed through an interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director on the same day. The deficiency affected one of twelve smoke compartments in the facility.
Plan Of Correction
Microwave was immediately put out of service and removed from the surge protector. The Administrator will educate the Maintenance Director on requirements of K0920. Maintenance Director and/or Assistant will conduct a round of the center to identify and correct any extension cord/power strip use that is being used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure. Small appliances will be removed from all office areas. Staff Development Director will educate managers on allowable power strip use. Maintenance Director will conduct, once monthly, documented safety rounding of the center to identify and correct an extension cord/power strip use that is being substituted for fixed wiring of a structure. Findings will be reported through Safety Committee Monthly for review and/or recommendations, ongoing.