OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL FITNESS INC.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $6250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment    a) Porter Closets - The employer did not perform an assessment of the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment by employees to protect against splashing and splattering of hazardous chemicals such as Multi-Quat Mega 1 concentrate.    Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 132d(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1a issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 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 liquid chemicals.    a) Porter Closets - The employer did not require the use of appropriate eye and face protection such as splash proof chemical goggles to protect against chemical exposure to the eyes when handling containers of hazardous chemicals, such as concentrate Multi-Quat Mega 1 from the dispensing stations.    Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 133(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1b issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical burns, or thermal burns.    a) Porter Closets - The employer did not select and require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, such as rubber chemical resistant gloves, when employees were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, such as Multi-Quat Mega 1 concentrate.    Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 138(a) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1c issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $6500.00 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:        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:         o Multi-Quat Mega 1 disinfectant cleaner containing Alkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Tetrasodium              Ethylenediamineteraacetate, and Ethanol.       o Turquoise 3 non-acid disinfectant cleaner containing Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Dioctyl Dimethyl           Ammonium Chloride, Dodecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Alkyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, and inert ingredients.       o Swisher Pink mild acidic cleaner containing Oxalic acid, Alkyl Dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, and Phosphoric acid.       o Chlorigen Bleach containing Sodium Hypochlorite, and inert ingredients.       o 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.  	   Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1200(e)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 2 issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $0.00 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 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.    a) Facility Wide - The employees who perform maintenance and clean the facility were not provided with adequate       information and training on hazardous chemicals such as:          o Multi-Quat Mega 1 disinfectant cleaner containing Alkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Tetrasodium           Ethylenediamineteraacetate and Ethanol.      o Turquoise 3 non-acid disinfectant cleaner containing Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Dioctyl Dimethyl           Ammonium Chloride, Dodecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Alkyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, and inert ingredients.      o Swisher Pink mild acidic cleaner containing Oxalic acid, Alkyl Dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, and Phosphoric acid.      o Chlorigen Bleach containing Sodium Hypochlorite, and inert ingredients.    Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1200(h)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 4 issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.

Issued

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $6250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use.    a) Facility Wide - The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use.  Employees         who performed cleaning and maintenance duties were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to:          o Multi-Quat Mega 1 disinfectant cleaner containing Alkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Tetrasodium           Ethylenediamineteraacetate and Ethanol.      o Turquoise 3 non-acid disinfectant cleaner containing Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Dioctyl Dimethyl           Ammonium Chloride, Dodecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Alkyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, and inert ingredients.      o Swisher Pink mild acidic cleaner containing Oxalic acid, Alkyl Dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, and Phosphoric acid.      o Chlorigen Bleach containing Sodium Hypochlorite, and inert ingredients.    Capital Fitness, Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1200(g)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection #417124, Citation Number 1, Item Number 3 issued on 05/16/2012, and informal settlement on 05/30/2012 with respect to a workplace located at 6270 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60707.