OSHA Inspection: ECONOMY POOLS OF FLORIDA, INC.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  a)  On or about May 29, 2018, at the retail store, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards from an uneven working surface from damaged rugged carpet and black mats in the walkway.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 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 May 29, 2018, employees dispensing corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium Hypochlorite 10.5% into secondary containers were not wearing goggles or a face shield, exposing to eye injuries.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) On or about May 29, 2018, at the chemical dispensing area, employees were exposed to chemical burns when dispensing Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10.5%) into secondary containers without hand protection, such as but not limited to impervious gloves.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 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 May 29, 2018, at the chemical dispensing area, the employer did not have available an eye wash station for employees dispensing Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10.5%) into secondary containers, exposing employees to chemical burns.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) On or about May 29, 2018, at the hallway near the office, the wall mounted open electrical panel had circuit-breaker slots #19 and 22 not effectively closed, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $2587.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a) On or about May 29, 2018, at the worksite, the employer did not have a Hazard Communication Program. Employees were exposed to the hazards of corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10.5%).

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) On or about May 29, 2018, in the office/storage room, the power outlet box was not properly secured onto the wall opening, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  (b) On or about May 29, 2018, behind the sales counter, the power outlet box was not properly secured onto the wall opening, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about May 29, 2018, at the office/store room in the rear of the retail area, employees were exposed to an electrical and fire hazard from the electrical cabinet not being marked or labeled to indicate purpose of breakers.

Issued

2018-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a) On or about May 29, 2018, at the wall below product display, employees were exposed to burns from a metal outlet box that had its faceplate hanging by its electrical wiring.