OSHA Inspection: AUSTIN AQUARIUM

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not provide a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine the hazards present and the PPE required for employee use while working with reptiles, birds, animals and other aquatic life in the aquarium; exposing employees to chemical contact and inhalation hazards.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.   On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not ensure that lamps used for general illumination and heating were guarded against accidental contact or breakage, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by broken glass and electrical shock.  a) Cash register booth located at the main entrance of the aquarium.  b) Light bulb used for heating purposes in the Koi room.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  On or about 22 January 2015, two (2) snap switches used to power lights located on the first floor offices did not have faceplates, exposing employees to electrical hazards of ~120 volts.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):  Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panel board enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures.  On or about 22 January 2015, electrical outlets being used in the main sump room and koi room to operate equipment had no means of preventing moisture from entering and accumulating in and around the outlets; exposing employees to electrical hazards of ~120 volts.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were not run through holes in walls exposing employees to electrical hazards of ~120 volts.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords (Relocatable Power Taps) were not used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards of ~120 volts.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program where employees are required to work with hazardous chemicals, exposing employees to contact and inhalation hazards.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $420 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms were not used for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer, who has more than 10 (ten) employees, used a generic incident report form to record employee injuries and illnesses that were work place related instead of using the required OSHA 300, 300-A and 301 forms.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1980

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify or evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace.  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not evaluate the workplace for respiratory hazards related to the exposure of ozone, exposing employees to health hazards such as but not limited to inhalation.

Issued

Apr 21, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  On or about 22 January 2015, the employer did not ensure that all unused openings in the electrical junction box located on the west wall of the main sump room were closed, exposing employees to electrical hazards of ~120 volts.