OSHA Inspection: RECREATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 2009

Abate by

Oct 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): The employer did not furnish emp
loyment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that w
ere causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a)D
ate of Violation:07/18/09 Condition:Employees, riding a car from the top station
to the bottom station, were not wearing safety restraint belts. (b)Date of Viol
ation:07/18/09 Condition:Employees, operating a mountain coaster ride, were not
trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe work practices and instructio
ns such as equipment weight limitations, employee seat belt usage and speed limi
tations on a wet track versus a dry track. Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to develop and implement
a safety and health program for the Wiegand Alpine Coaster that ensures
all coaster employees are trained in all safe work practices and equipment limit
ations according to the Wiegand Alpine Coaster Operations and Maintenance Instru
ction Manual. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs
, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.