OSHA Inspection: BROWNSTONE EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY PARK, LLC

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    The employees performing life guard duties, were exposed to the hazard of falling 5 feet 8 inches or 12 feet to the lower levels from the upper levels at the following locations:    A) Cliff Jump #1.    B) Blob Tower.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    The employees, performing life guard or belaying duties at the following locations on a routine basis were not provided with a stairway or other equivalent means.    A) Tower.    B) Blob Tower.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,240 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 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 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 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) Clorox Bleach Wipes and Windex.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not maintain Material Safety Data sheets for chemicals, such as (but not limited to) Clorox Bleach Wipes and Windex which employees were required to use.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 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 required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) Clorox Bleach Wipes and Windex.

Issued

Oct 22, 2013

Abate by

Nov 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days  of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The incident that occurred on 6/1/13 was not documented on the OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Log for 2013 as required.