OSHA Inspection: SARATOGA HARNESS RACING INC

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:      (a) On or about April 2012, in the facility, for housekeeping employees using Crew Clinging Toilet bowl Cleaner, containing hydrochloric acid to clean toilets, without wearing chemical goggles to protect their eyes from splashing of this chemical.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not contain at least the elements in 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) through (c)(1)(ii)(C):      (a) On or about April 18, 2012, in the facility, the employer's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual, which was presented as the Exposure Control Plan, lacked a discussion of occupational exposure determination, for the workers performing tasks such as cleaning up blood and other potientially infectious materials, breaking up fights and responding to medical incidennts in the facility.    (b) On or about April 18, 2012, in the facility, the employer's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual, which was presented as the Exposure Control Plan, lacked a schedule and method of implementation for the requirements of sections (d) Methods of Compliance; (f) Hepatitis B Vaccination; (g) Communication of Hazards and (h) Recordkeeping.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:      (a) On or about May 2, 2012, in the facility, for security guards that were expected to respond to medical emergencies and fights, hired since the last training session held in May 2011.    (b) On or about April 18, 2012, in the facility, for eight housekeeping employees, that had not participated in the training program, that were responsible for cleaning up blood and body fluids after medical incidents and may encounter sharps in the restrooms.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:    (a) On or about May 2, 2012, in the facility, for security guards expected to respond to fights, medical emergencies and trained to give Cardiopulmonary resuscitation to victims.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) On or about April 18, 2012, in the facility, for housekeeping employees, using chemicals such as Crew Clinging Toilet Bowl Cleaner containing hydrochloric acid, bleach, Shineline Multi Surface Cleaner containing alcohol ethoxylate and NABC Non-acid Disinfectant Btahroom Cleaner containing alcohol ethoxylate.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      (a) On or about April 18, 2012, in the facility, for housekeeping employees using Crew Clinging Toilet Bowl Cleaner, NABC Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, bleach and Shineline Multi Surface Cleaner.