OSHA Inspection: SPARKLING BLUE POOLS

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: A Little Giant, Model 8-CIM, pump with label instructing the user to INSTALL ONLY ON A CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) was plugged into, and used with, a receptacle/outlet that was not of GFCI type; on, or about, 04/25/2015.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 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:  a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: Electrical equipment and extension cords, to be used prior to cleaning a swimming pool, were not inspected; on, or about, 04/25/2015.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY  Pool Area: Employees used an extension cord while cleaning a swimming pool. The outer and inner insulation was damaged, exposing copper wire(s); on, or about, 04/25/2015.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:  a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: Flexible cord in use had been incorrectly repaired, resulting in reversed black/white wires - reversed polarity; on, or about, 04/25/2015.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: Employees use hazardous materials, including trichloro-s-triazenitrione and hydrochloric acid; on, or about, 04/25/2015.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.   ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:          a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:               Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other      responsible party;          b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;          c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.          d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.               The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;          e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and          f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.          For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:          a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.          b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.          c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: Employees use hazardous materials, including trichloro-s-triazenitrione and hydrochloric acid. Employees used the substances without access to safety data sheets; on, or about, 04/25/2015.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) 135 Talley Rd S, Roslyn, NY - Pool Area: Employees use hazardous materials, including trichloro-s-triazenitrione and hydrochloric acid. Employees used the substances without being provided training; on, or about, 04/25/2015.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.