ATLANTA, GA ·
OSHA Inspection: ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY ZOO, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY ZOO, INC. in 800 CHEROKEE AVENUE, SE, ATLANTA, GA 30315 (NAICS 712130). OSHA activity number 344599352.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY ZOO, INC.
- Site address
- 800 CHEROKEE AVENUE, SE
- City
- ATLANTA
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30315
- Mailing
- 800 CHEROKEE AVENUE, SE, ATLANTA, GA 30315
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 712130
- Employees
- 220
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.67 C02 II
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $6,940 · Current $6,940
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii): An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained: (a) Throughout Site; On or about 01/29/2020 the employer exposed employees fall hazards due to the employer allowing employees to operate JLG boom lifts without training the employees in aerial lift operations and hazards.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $6940
- · Z (S) $6940
1910.67 C02 V
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,675 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift: (a) Site, Throughout the Zoo; On or about 01/29/2020 Employee was exposed to fall hazards of up to 20 feet while performing Maintenance such as changing out lights without fall protection
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $8675
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 16, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,205 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: (a) Maintenance Managers Office Building; On or about 01/29/2020 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards caused by the Dayton 6 In. bench grinder and the Wilton 20 in floor mount drill press not being fastened in place to prevent walking or tipping.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $5205
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,205 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Maintenance Shop; On or before January 29, 2020 the employees had not been trained on hazardous chemicals introduced into the work place. Chemicals used at the facility include but are not limited to: chlorine, cleaners, and degreasers.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (S) $5205
1910.23 B10
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with 1910.22(d), or replaced. (a) Site, Maintenance supervision office, ladder storage area; On or about 01/29/2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to falls due to a 24 foot Werner aluminum extension ladder with damaged lower rungs being left in service.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 16, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Site - Maintenance shop; On or about 01/29/2020 and at times prior a compressed gas cylinder containing a mixture of Argon and Carbon Dioxide was stored in an unmarked area next to the flammable storage locker.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 344599352.
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