OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL FITNESS, INC.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 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 were likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) if such hazards were present, or likely to be present.    a) Facility Wide - The employer did not perform an assessment of the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment by employees, such as the hazards(s) of splashing and splattering of hazardous chemicals when utilizing, adding or mixing.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    a) Chemical Dispensing Area - The employer did not ensure that eye protection was used when employees changed out concentrated chemical cleaning agents.  During the change out process the hazard of splashing, or splattering of the hazardous chemical exist.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer failed to select and require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, when employees were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances when employees changed out concentrated chemical cleaning agents.     a) Facility Wide - The gloves used for PPE were the appropriate type.  They were Edward Don & Company Powder Free synthetic, single use gloves for the food service industry.  The gloves were locked in a storeroom to prevent access.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes at least the following:    a) The employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program in          accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes at least the following:      1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals:      2) Material safety data sheet(s) availability;      3) Training of employees;      4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;      5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and,      6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system            and any precautionary measures to protect employees.	    a) Facility Wide - The employees who perform maintenance and clean the facility were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to:  Lemon Air plus industrial cleaner containing dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; HD Waylube 68 lubricating oil containing, but not limited to Chlorinated Paraffin 61788-76-9, Solvent 64741-88-4, Residual Oils (petroleum), Solvent-Refined 64742-01-4, 64742-89-5, 64742-65-0,  64742-48-9, 64742-52-5, 64742-48-9, 64742-54-7, and 64742-56-3;  Blaster PB-50 All Purpose Lubricant containing, Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha, Heavy Petroleum Distillate, Hydrotreated Light Distillate, Barium Alkylnaphthalenesulfonate, and Carbon Dioxide.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer failed to provide material safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used.    a) Facility wide - The employer did not have material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical which they used, such as, Lemon Air plus industrial cleaner containing dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; HD Waylube 68 lubricating oil containing, Chlorinated Paraffin 61788-76-9, Solvent 64741-88-4, Residual Oils (petroleum), Solvent-Refined 64742-01-4, 64742-89-5, 64742-65-0,  64742-48-9, 64742-52-5, 64742-48-9, 64742-54-7, and 64742-56-3;  Blaster PB-50 All Purpose Lubricant containing, Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha, Heavy Petroleum Distillate, Hydrotreated Light Distillate, Barium Alkylnaphthalenesulfonate, and Carbon Dioxide.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  The Employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.    a) Facility Wide - The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area and chemical-specific information was not available through labels and material safety data sheets.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.    a) Childcare Bathroom and Tanning Area - The employer failed to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein, such as, spray bottle of Windex, and the spray bottles of unknown chemical for cleaning tanning beds.

Issued

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii)  The employer did not ensure that appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    a) Childcare Bathroom and tanning Area - The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace were labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings.