OSHA Inspection: THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER TOLEDO

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to assure employees who are exposed to electrical hazards when replacing ballasts of florescent light fixtures were trained in electrical safety-related work practices as required by 1910.331-1910.335.  Employees performing work on circuits which were or may have been energized did not lockout/tagout circuits, verify deenergization, or utilize electrical personal protective equipment.  While replacing a ballast, an employee received electrical shock injuries from the 277 volt lighting circuit(s).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety related work practices which cover employees exposed to electrical equipment which may be energized.  Employees responsible for changing ballasts of florescent lights fixtures were exposed to electrical hazards when working on the 277 volt equipment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer did not assure that written procedures were in place for ensuring that electrical energy was deenergized and isolated prior to maintenance employees performing work on ballasts in fluorescent light fixtures.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(B): The circuits and equipment to be worked on were not disconnected from all electric energy sources:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to assure that electrical circuits for lighting ballasts were disconnected from electric energy sources before the employee(s) worked on them.  While replacing a ballast, an employee received electrical shock injuries from the 277 volt lighting circuit(s) that was not deenergized.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Apr 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A): A lock and a tag were not placed on each disconnecting means used to deenergize circuits and equipment on which work was to be performed:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo -  Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer did not assure that a lock and tag was applied to the disconnecting means for the florescent lights fixtures when employees changed ballasts.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards when performing work on the ballast.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B): Before circuits or equipment was worked as deenergized, a qualified person did not use test equipment to test the circuit elements and electrical parts of equipment to which employees would be exposed and did not verify that the circuit elements and equipment parts were deenergized:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, a qualified person did not use test equipment to verify deenergization of circuits before employees replaced a ballast for a florescent light fixture located in handball court #2. While replacing a ballast, an employee received electrical shock injuries from the 277 volt lighting circuit(s).     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a) Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to assure that maintenance personnel, troubleshooting and/or verifying the absence of electrical energy of a light ballast, was provided with and used protective equipment for the hands and body.  The employee was exposed to 277 volts while performing the electrical test.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees did not wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio: On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to assure that maintenance personnel, troubleshooting and/or verifying the absence of electrical energy of a light ballast, was provided with and used nonconductive head protection.  The employee was exposed to 277 volts while performing the electrical test.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion:    a) The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo dba YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo - Sylvania, Ohio:  On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to assure that maintenance personnel, troubleshooting and/or verifying the absence of electrical energy of a light ballast, was provided with and used protective equipment for the face.  The employee was exposed to 277 volts while performing the electrical test.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.