OSHA Inspection: COLONIE AQUATICS, LLC

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,600 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 12/29/2023, at facility, for the swim instructors and lifeguards cleaning with corrosives such as, but not limited to, Clorox� Splash-Less� Bleach, containing sodium hypochlorite, to scrub off the grout on the pool deck, and bleach and vinegar, containing sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid, to clean the vestibule.  The employer did not enforce the requirement to use eye protection.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): Employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    (a) On or about 12/29/2023, at facility, for the swim instructors and lifeguards cleaning with corrosives such as, but not limited to, Clorox� Splash-Less� Bleach, containing sodium hypochlorite, to scrub off the grout on the pool deck, and bleach and vinegar, containing sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid, to clean the vestibule.  The employer did not enforce the use of personal protective equipment for the protection of the extremities such as, but not limited to, gloves that are compatible with chemicals in use.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,600 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 12/29/2023, at facility, for the swim instructors and lifeguards cleaning with corrosives such as, but not limited to, Clorox� Splash-Less� Bleach, containing sodium hypochlorite, to scrub off the grout on the pool deck, and bleach and vinegar, containing sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid, to clean the vestibule.  The employer did not provide an eyewash and shower station.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:        (a) On or about 12/29/2023, at facility, for the swim instructors and lifeguards cleaning with corrosives such as, but not limited to, Clorox� Splash-Less� Bleach, containing sodium hypochlorite, to scrub off the grout on the pool deck, and bleach and vinegar, containing sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid, to clean the vestibule.  Employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Apr 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 12/29/2023, at facility, for the swim instructors and lifeguards cleaning with corrosives such as, but not limited to, Clorox� Splash-Less� Bleach, containing sodium hypochlorite, to scrub off the grout on the pool deck, and bleach and vinegar, containing sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid, to clean the vestibule.  Employer did not train employees on hazard communication.