OSHA Inspection: SUNNYBROOK GOLF CLUB

Issued

Sep 3, 2010

Abate by

Sep 22, 2010

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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
are exposed to falling off of moving golf carts:
a)  Sunnybrook Golf Club - On or about 7/11/10 employees are exposed to a
fall hazard
while riding on the back of golf carts in an unsecured and standing
position.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method
to correct his hazard is:  Comply with the ANSI Z130.1 specifications,
Section 9.2.1 General
"Do not start the vehicle until all occupants are fully seated; Remain
fully seated and hold on
when in motion; and Keep entire body inside vehicle."   Also E-Z-Go
Owner's Manual &
Service Guide, Chapter 5 Operating Safety Rules and Practices, 5.4.2., and
Operation and
Service Information Page 5 which states "All occupants must be seated.
Keep entire body inside
vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in motion".
Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after
abatement date.
The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete,
date and method of
abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of
this abatement.
Abatement documentation shall  include documents demonstrating that
abatement is
complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment,
photographic or video
evidence of abatement or other written records.