OSHA Inspection: HUCKLEBERRY HEIGHTS CONDO ASSOCIATION

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):     In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    a. In the maintenance building, a determination was not made on whether the building support structure (i.e. roof trusses) could support the suspended storage shelf; there was no load capacity marked on the shelf.    b. In the maintenance building, a determination was not made on whether the building support structure could support the hoist 4x4's laid between two truss bottom cords and used to lift lawn tractors (note: the wooden beams were not secured on the truss bottom cords and could become dislodged).    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c):     Class I liquids may not be used where there were open flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel:    a. In the maintenance shed approximately 25 gallons of gasoline were stored within 15 ft. of a wood burning stove.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i):     Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types as were needed for special hazards of operation and storage:    a. In the maintenance shed, where approximately 25 gallons of gasoline were stored within 15 ft. of a wood burning stove, two fire extinguishers were present but were not charged and mounted.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):     Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    a. In the maintenance shed, where approximately 25 gallons of gasoline were stored within 15 ft. of a wood burning stove, two fire extinguishers were present but were not charged and mounted (note: annual inspection is required).    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not provided when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a. Where work was conducted by the maintenance employees, such as vegetation trimming, use of power hand saws,  and handling of chlorine tablets for pool maintenance, personal protective equipment was not provided including safety glasses and appropriate gloves.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i):     All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:    a. More than one instance existed of electrical conductors being spliced with no insulation (and approved) covering the splice, such as to a light next to the garage door operator and to the pump house light.      Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):     Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a. In the pump house the pump switch electrical terminals and wiring was not covered with an approved enclosure.    b. At the electrical switch, mounted to an outside pole, which controlled power to the gazebo and other electrical equipment, electrical terminals and wiring was not covered with an approved enclosure.    c. In the maintenance building, conductor terminals to a light under the suspended shelf were not covered or enclosed.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii):     In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:    a. Electric lamps (lights) in the maintenance building were not covered.      Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2):     Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:    a. In the maintenance building, outlets powering the wood stove blower, in the inside room, and above the work bench, were wired with reverse polarity.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a. Unused openings were found in the circuit breakerbox in the basement of building 9.    b. An outlet in the maintenance building was used without a cover.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii):     Cable was not secured to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure::    a. In the pump house cable was not secured and protected from abrasion, such as being run through a bushing, at the pump switch enclosure.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1):     Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or was near to them:    a. In the basement of building 9, where electrical work was performed on a circuit energizing an outside light, the circuit breaker panel was not deenergized before work was done (note: when working on electrical energy a lockout program is required to be developed, written, and implemented to protect from inadvertent energization; a program written according to 1910.147(c)(4) would comply with isolation of energy requirements).    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):     When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a. No noise monitoring was conducted to determine the need for a hearing conservation program, such as for work including, but not limited to, operation of lawn tractors, weed trimmers, and the use of power equipment (note: If it is likely that the noise exposure would result in levels exceeding the limits, institution of a hearing conservation program may be provided without first conducting noise monitoring.  A hearing conservation program would include providing hearing protection (which should be provided for any work where exposure to loud noise exists), annual hearing tests, and training).    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    a. Where employees were exposed to chemical products, including, but not limited to, chlorination tablets (labeled as a corrosive) and pesticides, a chemical hazard communication program had not been developed, written, and implemented, including evaluation of exposures, the need for controls such as personal protective equipment, obtaining and providing for review of material safety data sheets, ensuring that containers were labeled, and providing employee training.      Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2012-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):     Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:     a. Where chemical products were used, such as, but not limited to, chlorine tablets for pool maintenance, and pesticides, an evaluation of possible exposure and consequence of exposure was not made in order to provide applicable training and what personal protective equipment and handling procedures should be used when handling the chemical products.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.