OSHA Inspection: ATTITASH MOUNTAIN RESORT

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $6,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 severe fractures or crushing injuries:      a. On or about September 20, 2016, employees performing installation of the snowmaking equipment were not protected from severe fractures or crushing injuries, in that employees were riding on an all-terrain vehicle on an unsafe location.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $6,350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    Instance a. Diesel Tank #1 - On or about September 20, 2016, the elevated work platform was not provided with guardrails on the open side of the platform to prevent falls of over 4 feet.      Instance b. Flying Bear Chairlift - On or about September 23, 2016, the elevated walkway platform leading to the lift's motor room ladder was not provided with guardrails on the open side of the platform, exposing employees to falls of over 6 feet.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons could accidently walk into was not guarded by either a standard railing on all exposed sides, or a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    a.  Snowmaking Building - On or about September 20, 2016, employees were exposed to floor openings which were not guarded or covered.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Handrails were not provided on at least one side of enclosed stairways preferably on the right side:    Instance a. Shed building - On or about September 20, 2016, the staircase used for entering the building was not provided with handrails on either side of the staircase.       Instance b. Diesel tank #1 - On or about September 20, 2016, the staircase utilized for accessing the top working platform was not provided with handrails on either side of the open staircase.      Instance c. Race headquarters building - On or about September 20, 2016, the staircase utilized for accessing the building was not provided with mid-rails on either side of the open staircase.      Instance d. Buildings & rounds building - On or about September 20, 2016, the staircase leading to the basement area was not provided with a handrail on either side of the staircase.    Instance e. Flying Bear Chairlift - On or about September 23, 2016, both staircases leading down from the walking platform was not provided with mid-rails on either side of the open staircases.    Instance f. Pumphouse - On or about September 23, 2016, the staircase leading into the pumphouse was not provided with handrails on either side of the staircase.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Employer did not provide personal protective equipment to be used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury or impairment were encountered:    a. 40 Polecat standard snow gun fans - On or about September 20, 2016, employees performing snow fan maintenance were not utilizing fall protection and were exposed to falls of over 6 feet 9 inches as they stood on top of the equipment.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,710 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel was effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers:    a. Maintenance building - On or about September 20, 2016,  the emergency exit routes was not adequate in that employees had to pass through a high hazard storage room to exit the building.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Instance a. Maintenance building - On or about September 20, 2016, the emergency exit was not provided with a sign indicating that it was an exit.    Instance b. Snowmaking building - On or about September 23, 2016, the emergency exit was not provided with a sign indicating that it was an exit.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): Hazard assessment and equipment selection. The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards was present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a. Polecat snow gun fan maintenance - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer did not perform a PPE assessment for employees who were assigned snow fan maintenance to ensure that the employees had the proper PPE needed to protect themselves from the hazards associated with performing this task.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following,When PPE is necessary; What PPE is necessary; How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; The limitations of the PPE; and The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE:  a. PPE training - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to provide PPE training to employees assigned snow fan maintenance to ensure that the employees understood the hazards and the PPE needed to minimize or eliminate these hazards.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,710 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a. Maintenance building - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use the 3M 600 series respirator which was in use.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    Instance a. Deli - On or about September 20, 2016, employees assigned food preparation were not provided with knife resistant gloves to prevent punctures or severe lacerations while performing this task.    Instance b. Dining Train - On or about September 20, 2016, employees assigned food preparation were not provided with knife resistant gloves to prevent punctures or severe lacerations while performing this task.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): At this establishment, specific lockout tagout procedures that clearly and specifically outlined the procedures to be used to control the potentially hazardous energy such as compressed air, electricity and hydraulics during maintenance and servicing operations on the air compressor:    Instance a. Top Notch Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance b. Flying Yankee Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance c. Summit Triple Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance d. East & West Borvig Chairlifts - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance e. Learning Center Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance f. Abenaki Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance g. Flying Bear Chairlift - On or about September 20, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the chairlift systems to ensure that all energy sources were located, isolated, locked/ tag out prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a. Lockout tag out - On or about September 23, 2016, the employer failed to provide training to each employee who was assigned to perform lockout tag out duties to ensure that the employees understood the hazard and the means necessary to minimize or eliminate these hazards.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources:    Instance a. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Top Notch ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance b. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Flying Yankee ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance c. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Summit ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance d. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the East Borvig & West Borvig ski chairlift systems prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance e. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Learning Center ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance f. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Abenaki ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance g. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Kachina ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance h. On or about September 23, 2016, an authorized employee did not verify that all energy isolation devises were located on the Flying Bear ski chairlift system prior to allowing the maintenance procedures to begin.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,525 Reduced

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. Maintenance shop - On or about September 20, 2016, the Black & Decker (model 6820) heavy duty 8 inch bench grinder tongue guard was not adjusted to 1/4 inch away from the surface of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,525 Reduced

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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. Maintenance shop - On or about September 20, 2016, the Campbell Mausfeld 60 gallon air compressor's energized electrical components were not guarded to prevent employees accidental contact with live electrical parts.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Portable electric equipment was not handled in a manner which would not cause damage:  a. Snowmaking building - On or about September 20, 2016, the ATP Freeride Series firehose rollup machine's power cord was damaged and not maintained to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate, and identify them so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  a. Shed building - On or about September 23, 2016, a portable fire extinguisher was not provided in the area where lawn equipment and flammable liquids were stored.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a. Diesel tank #1 - On or about September 20, 2016, the portable fire extinguisher in use was not maintained in that the last annual inspection occurred in 2014.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(xi): Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables were not supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected from physical damage:  a. Shed building - On or about September 23, 2016, the electrical power cord for the temporary lighting system was not protected from damages in that the cord was utilized for supporting the system.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Holes in electrical equipment (boxes, Panels, etc) were not effectively closed:  a. Maintenance shop - On or about September 20, 2016, holes in the red jacket pump control box were not effectively closed.

Issued

Feb 10, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place:  a. Shed building - On or about September 23, 2016, the electrical junction box utilized for powering the temporary lighting system was not provided with a cover securely fastened in place.