OSHA Inspection: SUPER KING SAUNA NJ, LLC

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(9)(vii)(c): The hose shall be approved and shall not be used where it is likely to be subjected to temperatures above 125 deg. F. The hose shall be securely connected to the appliance and the use of rubber slip ends shall not be permitted.        a. Bulhanjeungmok: A black rubber hose used in conjunction with a Blue Rhino LP-Gas cylinder was subject to temperatures above 125 degrees, on or about 7/26/2013.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(f)(5): Danger tags were not used where an immediate hazard presented a threat of death or serious injury to employees:    a. Bulhanjeungmok: Danger tags were not used to warn employees against thermal burns hazards, on or about 7/26/2013.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(f)(6): Caution tags. Caution tags shall be used in minor hazard situations where a non-immediate or potential hazard or unsafe practice presents a lesser threat of employee injury. Caution tags shall be used only in these situations.        a. Bulhanjeungmok:  Caution tags were not posted to warn employees against the hazards of carbon monoxide exposure, on or about 7/26/2013.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:          a. Bulhanjeungmok: The employer did not provide fire extinguisher training for an employee who was expected to use the fire extinguisher onsite, on or about 7/26/2013.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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.      a. Bulhanjeungmok:  An incandescent work light with visible defects such as a damaged outer jacket was used by an employee to provide light, on or about 7/26/2013.      b. Bulhanjeungmok:  An extension cord with visible defects such as but not limited to damaged insulation and exposed wiring was being used by an employee, on or about 7/26/2013.

Issued

Jan 24, 2014

Abate by

Feb 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a. 321 Commercial Ave, Palisades Park, NJ: The employer shall evaluate the saunas in the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces, on or about 7/26/2013.