OSHA Inspection: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,215 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    The employees walking/working were exposed to the hazards of tripping and falling in the following areas due to debris, such as, (but not limited to) wood dust, leaves, and old wood was scattered on the floors.    A. Maintenance Shop.    B. Outdoor Storage Shed.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.    OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED:  Numerous propane tanks were stored in an unstable and unsecure manner and subject to physical damage.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,835 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, operating a chainsaw to cut a tree and wood were not provided with cut-resistant leg protection.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, cutting wood with power saws were not required to wear eye protection.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Nov 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 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):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Nov 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:    MAINTENANCE SHOP:  The Sears Craftsman tablesaw, used by employees to rip wood was not equipped with a spreader bar.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  The Sears Craftsman tablesaw, used by employees to rip wood was not equipped with non kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.    MAINTENANCE SHOP:  The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of the Craftsman Radial Saw was not guarded the full diameter.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    MAINTENANCE SHOP:  The unused openings on the following pieces of electrical equipment were not effectively closed:        1. Electrical circuit breaker panel labeled "Panel 1A" had four unused openings.            2. Electrical duplex outlet box had one unused opening.            3. Electrical circuit breaker panel labeled "Panel 1B" had one unused opening.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    MAINTENANCE SHOP:  A fourplex electrical outlet box was missing a faceplate.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no 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, chemical action, or overheating.  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  Some of the electrical outlets were damaged with cracks.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Nov 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, wearing dust masks on a voluntary basis while sanding and/or mowing grass were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D of this standard.

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  MAINTENANCE SHOP:  The gauge of the Amerex ABC Fire extinguisher which was last serviced on or about August, 2012 was indicating "Recharge".

Issued

Oct 17, 2013

Abate by

Nov 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication program to employees who were require to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) DAP Plaster of Paris, and Motsenbocker's Lift Off Spray Paint.