OSHA Inspection: UNITED FITNESS, SPORTS AND POOLS INC.

Issued

Dec 27, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $4,000 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)  Deerfield Homeowners Association - White Circle and Deer Run Lane, Ossining, New York 10562 - Pool Chemical Drum Area, On or about 7/1/22, an employee using a full-face air purifying respirator was pouring  a corrosive chemical (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) from 5-gallon containers into a 55-gallon drum but the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 7/1/22.  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00

Issued

Dec 27, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Deerfield Homeowners Association - White Circle and Deer Run Lane, Ossining, New York 10562 - Pool Chemical Drum Area, On or about 7/1/22, an employee using a full-face air purifying respirator was pouring  a corrosive chemical (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) from 5-gallon containers into a 55-gallon drum and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for the employee; on or about 7/1/22.  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00

Issued

Dec 27, 2022

Abate by

Jan 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): The employer shall ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.   a)  Deerfield Homeowners Association - White Circle and Deer Run Lane, Ossining, New York 10562 - Pool Chemical Drum Area, On or about 7/1/22, the employer did not provide a fit test to an employee using a full-face air purifying respirator was pouring  a corrosive chemical (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) from 5-gallon containers into a 55-gallon drum(s).  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.

Issued

Dec 27, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,340 · Current $5,000 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)  Deerfield Homeowners Association - White Circle and Deer Run Lane, Ossining, New York 10562 - Pool Chemical Tank Area, On or about 7/1/22, an employee was pouring  a corrosive chemical (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) from 5 gallon containers into a 55-gallon drum and the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the work area for immediate emergency use.  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00

Issued

Dec 27, 2022

Abate by

Mar 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  a)  Deerfield Homeowners Association - White Circle and Deer Run Lane, Ossining, New York 10562 - Pool Chemical Drum Area,  On or about 7/1/22, an employee was pouring  a corrosive chemical (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) from  into 55-gallon drum containers which were not labelled, tagged or marked with information on the hazard of the chemical; on or about 8/9/12.   The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.