Improper Storage of Gas Cylinders
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly store gas cylinders, as evidenced by an observation made on February 4, 2025. During the inspection, it was noted that there was an unsecured cylinder in the oxygen storage room located on 4 Main. This observation was made at 11:10 a.m. and was later confirmed through an interview with the Facility Administrator and the Director of Maintenance at 1:30 p.m. on the same day. The deficiency affected one of the 26 smoke compartments in the facility. The report highlights that the storage of gas cylinders did not comply with the requirements set forth by NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, which mandate specific conditions for the storage of gas cylinders to ensure safety. The unsecured cylinder represents a failure to adhere to these safety standards, which require that cylinders be properly secured to prevent accidents or hazards.
Plan Of Correction
923 main 1 1. The oxygen cylinder in the oxygen storage room on 4 main was placed in a caddy at the time of the survey. 2. The director of maintenance or designee will audit oxygen storage rooms weekly for 4 weeks to ensure compliance.