OSHA Inspection: THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARTFORD

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Runways four feet or more above floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent):    On, or about, July 5, 2013, standard railings or another effective fall protection system was not provided to an electrician who accessed a platform system laid on the suspended ceiling of the sanctuary to change lightbulbs.  The suspended ceiling had not been designed to bear weight.    Abatement Note:  In a report dated October 18, 2013, a structural engineer determined that the suspended ceiling was not designed to hold the weight of platforms and a person and all maintenance activities had to be conducted from below or an engineered platform system needed to be installed.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Facility:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, the following exit stairwells were used for storage:    A.  Stairwell 2.  B.  Stairwell 3.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemcial action or overheating.       Kitchen Electrical/Supply Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, water had backed up into an electrical raceway from a water leak at the outdoor marquis sign electrical box.  The raceway was draining into a funnel and was not provided with a cover.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C):  Other equipment associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electric equipment extended more than 153 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electric equipment:    A.  Main Electrical Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, a Square D transformer was located in the working space for circuit breaker panel LV-1-1.    B.  Kitchen Electrical/Supply Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, a Square D transformer was located in the working space for circuit breaker panel LV2-1.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, items were stored in front of the following electrical panels:  A.  Main Electrical Room:  1.  Panel SL. 2.  Panel HV-1 3.  Panel LV-1.  B.  Kitchen Electrical/Supply Room: 1.  Panel HV2. 2.  Panel LV2.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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.  Main Electrical Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, the internal shields were not installed in the two Tork timers used to control light fixtures at the facility.     B.  Kitchen Electrical/Supply Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, the internal shield was not installed in the Tork timer unit used to control the outdoor sign.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Main Electrical Room:  On, or about, June 12, 2013, the doors leading from the room were not provided with exit signs.