OSHA Inspection: JEFFERSON LODGE MOBILE HOME PARK

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $3411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6): Dangerous equipment. The employer must ensure:   29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard:      a. On or before August 22, 2017, at the wastewater treatment plant, employees walking and/or working near the open top aeration tanks were not protected from falling into the human waste by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $2911.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures. Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures and shall be mounted so there is at least 6.35-mm (0.25-in.) airspace between the enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface. However, nonmetallic enclosures may be installed without the airspace on a concrete, masonry, tile, or similar surface. The enclosures shall be weatherproof in wet locations:   a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a duplex receptacle which was hardwired into the breaker box and surface mounted was not suitable for wet locations.   b. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a 4 way receptacle which was plugged into a duplex receptacle and hanging by its cord was not suitable for wet locations.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:      a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a duplex receptacle which was hardwired into the breaker box and surface mounted had knockouts and therefore was not used as listed and labeled.   b. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a covered junction box which was hardwired into the breaker box and surface mounted had knockouts and therefore was not used as listed and labeled.   c. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a 4 way receptacle which was plugged into a duplex receptacle and hanging by its cord had knockouts and therefore was not used as listed and labeled.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed:   a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a 4 way receptacle which was plugged into a duplex receptacle and hanging by its cord had an unused opening where a knockout was missing on the bottom of the receptacle.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $3590.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): "Work on energized equipment." Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section. Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools:   a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, unqualified maintenance employees were exposed to electrical contact and arc flash hazards while opening a pump control cabinet (115 VAC) to check pump 1 and pump 2 flow meter readings.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a homemade extension cord used to power a pump was not provided with strain relief and was damaged at both the male and female plug ends.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used:   29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a homemade extension cord which was damaged at both plug ends and in the body of the cord and was used to power a pump was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    b. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a 4 way receptacle and flexible cord used to power an electrical cabinet was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    c. On or before August 22, 2017, outside at the wastewater treatment plant, a flexible cord hardwired into an electrical cabinet and plugged into a 4 way receptacle was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.  NOTE: Proper application of the decision flow chart in Appendix A to section 1910.146 would facilitate compliance with this requirement:  a. On or before August 18, 2017, the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces such as, but not limited to, the following:  aeration tanks, UV light tank after the sand beds, and junction box/pit for outflow of treated water to the river.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): If the workplace contains permit spaces, the employer shall inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces.  NOTE: A sign reading DANGER -- PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign:  a. On or before August 18, 2017, the employer did not have confined space signs posted to inform employees of the existence and location of and the danger posed by permit-required confined spaces such as, but not limited to, the following:  aeration tanks, UV light tank after the sand beds, and junction box/pit for outflow of treated water to the river.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   a. On or before August 18, 2017, the employer had not developed, implemented, and maintained a written hazard communication program at its workplace for employees who used chemicals such as, but not limited to, the following: Round-Up weed and grass killer, Round-Up brush killer, gasoline, paint, motor oil, hydraulic oil, WD-40, lubricant grease/oil, 2-cycle engine oil, antifreeze, cleaners, Century Ultra Seal cement patch, and propane.

Issued

2017-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets:   a. On or before August 18, 2017, the employer had not provided hazard communication training for employees who used chemicals such as, but not limited to, the following:  Round-Up weed and grass killer, Round-Up brush killer, gasoline, paint, motor oil, hydraulic oil, WD-40, lubricant grease/oil, 2-cycle engine oil, antifreeze, cleaners, Century Ultra Seal cement patch, and propane.