Failure to Properly Close Dumpster Doors After Waste Disposal
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the doors to dumpsters containing waste were properly closed, as observed during a survey. Specifically, both doors to the middle dumpster and the right door to the far-left dumpster were left open. The dumpsters were shared by all facility departments, and staff had been educated to keep the doors closed. During the observation, a housekeeper was seen discarding trash and left the doors open by mistake. The Certified Dietary Manager confirmed the expectation for all staff to close the dumpster doors after use. The Administrator stated that he routinely checked the dumpsters to ensure compliance but was not present at the time of the incident.