OSHA Inspection: LIBERTY LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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 an employee was exposed to a drowning hazard while operating a sit-down riding mower on the steep sloped bank of a lake:    At the Swan Lake apartment complex site at 3303 N Lakeview Dr., Tampa, FL 33618, on 03/03/2016, an employee operating a Lexmark Lazer Z X-series sit-down riding mower (model# LZX940EKC606T0 and VIN# 315665683) fell into a lake and drowned when the mower tipped while being operated on the steep sloped bank of a lake. The slope was measured to have inclines of up to 16.3 degrees, and the average slope was measured to be 15.2 degrees. The following hazards were present:  a) The mower was being operated on a steep slope with no roll over protection in that the overhead roll over protection system (ROPS) and seat belt were not being utilized.  b) The mower was operated on a steep slope exceeding the maximum safe slope identified in the operator's manual in close proximity to a drop-off over water.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a) For the facility at 1472 L and R Industrial Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL, as observed on or about 03/11/2016, tool rests for a bench grinder used by employees were missing resulting in gaps of 1-2 inches between the wheel periphery and the peripheral guard.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) For the facility at 1472 L and R Industrial Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL, as observed on or about 03/11/2016, a bench grinder was used with gaps between one and two inches between the wheel periphery and the tongue guard.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:   a)For the facility at 1472  L and R Industrial Blvd, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689, as observed on or about 03/11/2016, chemicals such as, but not limited to, gasoline and oil were used. A listing of all chemicals used was not available.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  a) Employees of Liberty Land Management Group were not aware of what a safety data sheet was or how to access one, as observed on or about 03/10/2016. Chemicals used by employees including such as but limited to gasoline and oil.