OSHA Inspection: SARATOGA HARNESS RACING, INC.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).    a) Throughout facility- On and before 04/11/12- Hazard assessment(s) did not address electrical hazard(s) which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment to protect employees from arc flash hazards.  Arc flash hazards may be encountered during electrical maintenance or similar operations.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(viii):  Electrical protective rubber gloves were not subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table I-5 and Table I-6.    a) Throughout facility- On and before 04/11/12- Slaisbury/North class II type I electrical protective gloves issued for use had not been proof tested since December 14, 2009.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments. Employees shall also be trained in and familiar with any other safety practices, including applicable emergency procedures (such as pole top and manhole rescue), that are not specifically addressed by this section but that are related to their work and are necessary for their safety.    a) Throughout facility- on and before 04/11/12- Employees were not trained in safety-related work practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and PPE use when opening and closing electrical circuits on fuse switches and electrical distributive switchgear operating at 4160v to 13200v.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 pertain to their respective job assignments.    a) Throughout facility- On and before 04/11/12- for all employees performing electrical maintenance on equipment operating at 110-120v/208 and up to 13200v.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(j)(2)(iii): Live-line tools used for primary employee protection were not removed from service every 2 years and whenever required under paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of this section for examination, cleaning, repair, and testing.    a) Throughout facility- On and before 04/11/12- Electrical insulated S&W "hot sticks" used on 1460v to 13200v electrical systems were last inspected on December 2009.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(2)(v)(B):  Electrical equipment rated over 600 volts, nominal, exposed to physical damage from vehicular traffic was not provided with suitable guards to prevent such damage:    a) Outdoor maintenance area- On and before 04/04/12- 1460v to 13200v Electrical distributive switchgear was not equipped with barriers to prevent accidental struck-by hazards by maintenance and grounds-keeping equipment.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment for the tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:    a) Throughout facility- On and before 04/11/12- Electricians used uninsulated water pump pliers and uninsulated pliers and uninsulated screw drivers when performing work on electrical equipment.