OSHA Inspection: ELITCH GARDENS L.P.

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Mar 19, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that
employees were exposed
to falling and/or crushing injuries associated with unexpected activation
(launching) of an
amusement ride.
a) Farside employee(s) were exposed to the hazards associated with
unexpected
activation of the Sidewinder amusement ride in that on and prior to August
2,
1997, the Stationside control panel was equipped with a "by-pass" switch
which
disabled safety features designed and built by the manufacturer to prevent
unexpected activation (launching) of the train from the Farside station.
Abatement Notes;  Among others, one feasible abatement method to eliminate
this hazard would
be to remove the "by-pass" switch and follow written methods and
procedures contained in the
manufacturers Owners Manual.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Jan 30, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that
employees were exposed
to the hazards of falling and/or crushing injures resulting from the
unexpected start-up of the
amusement ride due to the inability to communicate between operators.
a) On and prior to August 2, 1997, employees operating the Farside
position of
the Sidewinder amusement ride were exposed to the hazards of falling and/or
crushing injuries due to the inability to communicate between the Mainside
and
Farside work stations.
Abatement Notes: Among others, one effective way to abate this hazard
would be to repair the
phone system between the Mainside and Farside stations.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Mar 19, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Apr 19, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Apr 19, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Feb 11, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,875 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Apr 19, 1998

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Feb 4, 1998

Issued

Jan 30, 1998

Abate by

Jan 30, 1998