OSHA Inspection: DEPT. OF EDUCATION/DAY ADULT EDUCATION

Issued

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-02-11 00:00:00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Section 35(a)(1) of the Virgin Islands Act of 1973:  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 to employees in that employees
were exposed to:
On or about January 8, 1999, CSHO observed at the entrance of the Day Adult
Education Complex a four inch drop at the entrance of the ladies restroom.
Employer
failed to provide a ramp and handrail system leading into the restroom for
disable
persons.  Lack of ramp and handrail made it very difficult or impossible
for disabled
individuals to utilize this facility.  Disabled persons utilizing this
facility would have
great difficulty accessing the restroom, and could fall and hurt
themselves as a result of
trying to access this lavatory or restroom.
CSHO suggested that a ramp leading into the restroom and handrail system
be
installed
by the toilet facility to accommodate said person or persons utilizing
this restroom.
Employer's representative stated and agreed that a ramp and handrail
system was needed
in this situation.  Employer's representative disregarded the ADA ACT
Public Law
101.336 Section 227 (Alteration of existing facilities 42 USC 12147).
HAZARD: FALL

Issued

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-02-19 00:00:00

Issued

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-02-19 00:00:00

Issued

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-02-04 00:00:00

Issued

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-02-04 00:00:00