OSHA Inspection: SPORTS & FITNESS CLUBS OF AMERICA, INC

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees  in that employees were exposed to improperly maintained exterior walking/working surfaces:     a) On or about August 20, 2015, and times prior, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards where stair edges were protruding from the stair platform in a manner that would allow employees to catch their foot on the protrusion and fall down the stairs.       Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that an exit door on the upper level of the facility was free from obstruction where the walking surface outside the door prevented it from being opened all the way.      b) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that an exit door on the upper level of the facility was free from obstruction where the door was not operational.    Abatement note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees working with corrosive pool chemicals were using appropriate eye protection.      Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not complete a written hazard assessment identifying and requiring the use of PPE including goggles for use with corrosive pool chemicals.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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 August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees working with corrosive pool chemicals including 10.4% Muriatic Acid and T-Chlor Sodium Hypochlorite had suitable means of quick drenching and eye flushing in the event of an eye exposure.     Abatement note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(3): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of the appropriate equipment:    (a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees expected to use fire extinguishers to fight small fires in the facility had appropriate hands-on training.      Abatement note: Abatement certification and documentation required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(4): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as a part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of appropriate equipment upon initial assignment and at least annually thereafter:  (a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees expected to use portable fire extinguishers were trained annually.    Abatement note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:  a) On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that floor holes in the boiler room, including one measuring 14"x7", were covered to prevent employees from stepping into them.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 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)  On or about August 20, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and knife switch in the upstairs electrical room in order to provide emergency access.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).