OSHA Inspection: SEAQUEST LITTLETON LLC

Issued

Apr 18, 2023

Abate by

May 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $3,348 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c):  The employer did not provide, and did not ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces:  (a) On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that all employee walkways and paths in the employee back areas were full exit paths that were free from obstruction and allowed safe egress.  This condition exposed employees to fire and life safety hazards.

Issued

Apr 18, 2023

Abate by

May 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $3,348 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) In the service room behind the "Caves" exhibits: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.   (b) In the "Spiny Lobster" exhibit: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.   (c) In the "China" exhibit: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.   (d) In the "South Pacific" exhibit: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.   (e) In the "Middle Sump" area: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.   (f) In the "Tang Angel" exhibit: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that adequate electrical service was provided. Extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring. This condition exposed employees to electric shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 18, 2023

Abate by

May 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  (a) In the "maintenance hallway": On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were used in accordance with this standard. An extension cord was run through a hole in the wall into the next room.  (a) In the "middle sump" area: On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were used in accordance with this standard. Extension cords were run through a hole in the wall into the next room.

Issued

Apr 18, 2023

Abate by

Jun 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $3,348 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) On or before 3/15/23, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program. This condition exposed employees to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: bleach, STS, Virkon, and Pau Pilau wetsuit cleaner.

Issued

Apr 18, 2023

Abate by

Jun 15, 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 before 3/15/23, the employer did not ensure that all employees were trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals they use. This condition exposed employees to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: bleach, STS, Virkon, and Pau Pilau wetsuit cleaner.