OSHA Inspection: PREMIER ORTHOPAEDICS ICEWORKS

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3977.00 · Current $2585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): (3) Holes.  The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following:    a. Zamboni Room Rinks #1 and #2, Snow Melt Pit - The employer did not guard a floor opening, measuring approximately 5 feet long by 2 feet, 11.5 inches wide by 4 feet deep, where employees could accidentally trip into this pit. Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:    a. Zamboni Room Rinks #1 and #2, Snow Melt Pit - The employer did not post a caution sign to warn employees who could accidentally trip into a floor opening, measuring approximately 5 feet long by 2 feet, 11.5 inches wide by 4 feet deep. Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2586.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a. Zamboni Room Rinks #1 and #2, Snow Melt Pit - The employer did not secure six carbon dioxide compressed gas cylinders, that were not in use,  with either a chain or a strap to prevent damage in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.  Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4973.00 · Current $3232.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a. Pro Shop and Bleachers - The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory program. The employer required employees to wear Western Safety Dust and Particle Masks filtering facepieces. Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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. Pro Shop and Bleachers - The employer did not ensure that employees who were required to wear Western Safety Dust and Particle Masks (Item 62607) filtering facepieces were medically evaluated to prevent employee injury. Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a. Pro Shop and Bleachers - The employer did not ensure that employees who were required to wear Western Safety Dust and Particle Masks (Item 62607) filtering facepieces to be fit-tested. Observed On or About September 28, 2018

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3977.00 · Current $2585.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2310

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. Zamboni Room Rinks #3 and #4 - The employer did not provide a worker, who used a wall-mounted water hose to add water to the batteries of the electric-powered ice resurfacer machines, with suitable eyewash facilities within the work area for immediate emergency use.    Observed On or About September 28, 2018    ABATEMENT NOTE: Adequate eyewash equipment must be provided for emergency use. American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) ANSI Z358.1-1990 provides detailed information regarding the installation and operation of emergency eyewash and shower equipment, including the requirements for flow rate.  It specifies a flushing capability of not less than 1.5 liters of water per minute for 15 minutes.

Issued

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(4): Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation;    a. 3100 Dutton Mill Road, Aston, PA 19014 - The employer's written emergency action plan did not include procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation.  Observed On or About September 28, 2018