OSHA Inspection: TAYLORMADE MCD, INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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:   a) On or about March 13, 2015, at the above located workplace, employees were required to work with corrosive chemicals such as 1) McD All Purpose Super Concentrate, 2) Kay Chemical Company's Freeze/Cooler Cleaner and 3) Kay Chemical Company's Remove Oven Cleaner that contained sodium hydroxide. An eyewash was present but not functional. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with chemical contact.

Issued

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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 or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a) On or about March 13, 2015, at the above located workplace, in the northwest corner of the lobby energized 120 volt wiring was exposed. The wiring was not enclosed in an approved box or other approved enclosure. Employees required to wash and mop the lobby were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with electrical contact.

Issued

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) On or about March 13, 2015, at the above located workplace, employees worked with and around a 240 volt toaster. The toaster had a 240 volt cord and plug power supply which did not have properly installed strain relief. The condition of the cord was not in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. Employees required to work with the toaster were thereby exposed to hazards associated with improperly wired electrical equipment.

Issued

Sep 9, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(b)(2): After a circuit was deenergized by a circuit protective device, the repetitive manual reclosing of circuit breakers was allowed:     a) On or about April 7, 2015, at the above located work place, employees working with and around the fryer were required to repeatedly reclose/reset the fryer's circuit breaker. The employees were thereby exposed to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

Sep 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):  a) On or about March 13, 2015, at the above located workplace, employees were required to work in the basement. At the top of the basement stairs there was a door with an exit sign. The door was locked at all times and was not an exit.