OSHA Inspection: PAERDEGAT ATHLETIC CLUB

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY. 1st floor back hallway    On or about 11/8/2013    a)    An emergency exit door with a push bar had a sliding lock was in the locked position.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY    On or about 11/8/2013    a)    Employees working as lifeguards used solutions such as super shock whichi are corrosive material and eye wash station for flushing of the eyes was not available within the pool pump room.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY,    On or about 11/8/2013    a)  Energized conductors hanging within the electrical closet was not protected by conduit or other means.   A metal ladder was being stored in the area. Employees accessing pool pump room would walk thru the area.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY    On or about 11/8/2013    a)    Electrical panelboards was not legibly marked to indicate the purpose of each panelboard switch on the panelboards.  Electrial panelboards located in two areas on the 1st floor and 1 electrical closet on the 2nd floor.          NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY    On or about 11/8/2013    a)    Electrical panels in electrical room on 1st floor back hallway near emergency exit door.    b)    Electrical panels located in electrical closet on 1st floor next to offices.  Electrical closet only access to pool pump room and accessed by lifeguards throughout their workshift.    c)    Electrical panels located in electrical closet on 2nd floor near indoor soccer field.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed  Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY  On or about 11/8/2013  a)   Duplex outlet box had opening with missing knockouts and was not effectively closed.  The junction box was located in pool pump room on 1st floor.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY  On or about 11/8/2013  a)   Energized Junction boxes were not provided with a cover in electrical closet located on 1st floor.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 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 which they used:     Located at 1500 Paerdegat Avenue, North, Brooklyn, NY    On or about 11/8/2013    a)   The employer did not have material data sheets for employees who use chemicals such as but not limited to Super Shock, and muriatic acid while maintianing the swimming pools on site.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.