OSHA Inspection: PROJECT CHIMPS

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,882 · Current $5,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes:          Project Chimps in Morganton GA: Employer did not ensure that paths of egress were 28inches at all points. In the chimp houses, items were stored in the safe zone designated for egress limiting pathway to 12inches-24inches a various points, on or about February 18, 2020.

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,588 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: (i) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; (ii) Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and (iii) Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.      Project Chimps in Morganton GA: Employer did not ensure that non medical employees who were allowed to be in the area during x-rays were protected from radiation from Min X-ray, on or about February 18, 2020.