OSHA Inspection: DEERFIELD FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a. Maintenance Shop - Employees were not protected from amputation hazards when a Sears/ Craftsman table saw was operated with the guard removed.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a. Maintenance Shop - Employees were not protected from amputation hazards when a Sears/ Craftsman table saw was operated with the guard and spreader removed.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a. Maintenance Shop - a. Maintenance shop - Employees were not protected from amputation hazards when a Sears/ Craftsman table saw was operated with the guard and kickback fingers removed.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a. Sitewide - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when over 50 electrical panels throughout the site were not labeled.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a. Maintenance Shop - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an electric panel was blocked.   b. Plumbing Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an electric panel was blocked.  c. Electrical Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an electric panel was blocked.  d. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.  e. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.  f. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that at least one entrance of sufficient area was provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment 600 Volts, nominal, or less:  a. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.  b. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.  c. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel was located on the wall approximately 10 feet above ground level.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a. Plumbing Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the electric panel cabinet did not include a faceplate, exposing live parts.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage:  a. Electric Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when Romex cable was run throughout the facility without adequate protection.   b. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when Romex cable was run throughout the facility without adequate protection.   c. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when Romex cable was run throughout the facility without adequate protection.   d. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when Romex cable was run throughout the facility without adequate protection.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Electric Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an opening in the electrical panel where a circuit breaker had been removed was not effectively closed.   b. Electrical Shed - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an opening in the side of the electrical cabinet was not effectively closed.   c. Bunk House - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an opening in the side of the electrical cabinet was not effectively closed.   d. Draft Horse Barn - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when an opening in the electrical panel where a circuit breaker had been removed was not effectively closed.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a. Electrical Warehouse - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when a junction box did not have a cover in place, leaving live wires exposed.  b. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when the faceplate on an outlet box was damaged and pulled away from the box in a manner which did not provide a complete enclosure.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a. Horse Barn A - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn B - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn F - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical equipment located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a. Maintenance Shop - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when extension cords were fastened to the building to provide power to a variety of items.   a. Bunk House - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when extension cords were fastened to the building to provide power to permanent overhead lighting.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lampholders, or other electrical parts:  a. Horse Barn A - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn B - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn F - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   b. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when lighting fixtures located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.

Issued

2015-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof:   a. Sitewide - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in multiple exterior locations had the weatherproof covers broken off.   b. Horse Barn A - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.    c. Horse Barn B - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   d. Horse Barn D - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.    e. Horse Barn E - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.   f. Horse Barn F - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.    h. Horse Barn G - Employees were not protected from electrical shocks and burns when electrical outlets located in the barn was exposed to excessive moisture and was not rated for wet locations.