OSHA Inspection: BLUFFS GOLF, LLC

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.   On or about March 13, 2014, at Bluff's Golf, LLC, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Cushman Turf-Truckster, Model 84057, that was not equipped with a seatbelt. The Cushman Turf Truckster is driven daily by maintenance employees.   Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include, but are not limited to: 1) Ensure that operator(s) of the Cushman Turf Truckster have read and understand the safety and operation manual prior to operation. 2) Install and utilize seat belts as specified by the manufacturer.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  On or about March 13, 2014, at Bluffs Golf, LLC, the employer failed to ensure that adequately trained personnel were available to render first aid in the event of an emergency. Employees frequently work in remote areas of the golf course that could not be reached promptly by emergency response personnel.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $560 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.  On or about March 13, 2014, at Bluff's Golf, LLC, the employer failed to ensure that employees required to put out incipient stage fires in the workplace in the event of a fire were adequately trained to complete the task.

Issued

Jul 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about March 13, 2014, at Bluffs Golf, LLC, the employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program. Employees routinely handle hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, gasoline.