OSHA Inspection: RECREATION ADVENTURES CAMPGROUND LLC

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; above the maintenance office area; the storage platform being used to stow materials and product was not properly tested or marked on the amount of weight it could safely withstand.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Flights of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with a standard railing as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:     On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout site; stairs used to access the upper and lower floor in the pool filtration room was not properly guarded exposing the employees to a fall hazard of 7 feet to the lower level.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout the facility; employer has not developed a hearing conversation program for those employees that are required to wear hearing protection such as but not limited to the maintenance and ground personnel which operate such equipment as yard/lawn equipment and pneumatic tools.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout facility; employees were wearing half face and N95 respirators without being medically cleared.          Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout site; employer had not developed a respiratory program for the mandated use of the respirators used in the process. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:      - Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;  - Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;  - Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  - Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;  - Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;  - Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;  - Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  -Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  - Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  - Where respirator use is not required       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:     a) September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout site, employees at the location would perform hot work on electrical equipment due to the lack of a lockout/tagout  program that would instruct the employees on how to de-energize the equipment prior to working on it.        Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries     On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; the portable fire suppression equipment was blocked by equipment and/or materials used in the process preventing easy access in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; the employees were using a Ryobi table grinder in which the work rest was set one inch from the grinding wheel.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)       On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; the pulley system on the air compressor located near the exit door and overhead door was not properly guarded exposing employees to a pinch hazard.     Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout the site; employees operating the chainsaw to cut branches were not provided leg protection.          Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; shop area; employees were operating a table saw which was not equipped with an anti-restart/magnetic switch to prevent it from accidental start up if the power was lost and re-engaged.      Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; employees were using a surge/power strip to provide power to equipment such as but not limited to a table saw .

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; electrical panels were blocked by equipment and/or materials such as but not limited to rakes and shovels that are used in the facility.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed     a) On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; maintenance shop; opening on the panel box was not properly secured/covered; knocks outs.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(vii)(B): Outdoor electric equipment was not installed in suitable enclosures and protected from accidental contact by unauthorized personnel, or by vehicular traffic:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout facility; pedestals used to provide power to the campers and are maintained by the employees were not protected from potential damage if struck by campers or other vehicles.        Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Dec 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout camp ground; pedestals used to provide power to the campers were not properly sealed to prevent water from entering the energized conductors.          Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 3, 2014

Abate by

Nov 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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 in use    a) On September 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto; Maintenance area; the employer had not obtained all the material safety data sheets for the chemicals such as but not limited to paints, fuel, oils and solvents used at the location.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.