OSHA Inspection: MORONGO GOLF CLUB AT TUKWET CANYON

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $3,187 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as 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.  Maintenance Building Tool Room: On and/or before June 28, 2023, a Keller yellow fiberglass ladder was observed with structural defects and was not tagged, removed from service, and/or replaced. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fall hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $3,187 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  Maintenance shop: On and/or before June 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure that work rest(s) for the grinding wheel for the bench grinder used by employee(s) was installed and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  Maintenance shop: On and/or before March 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that adjustable tongue for the left side grinding wheel for the bench grinder used by employee(s) was installed and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,641 · Current $3,984 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  Northeast end of Maintenance building:  On and/or before June 28, 2023: Employee(s) used a red air nozzle to remove dust from filters, radiators, and tires. Compressed air was measured at 75 p.s.i. Employees were exposed to lacerations and/or embolism hazards.

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $3,187 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  Maintenance Building : On and/or before June 28, 2023, employee(s) used a bench grinder which was connected to a relocatable power tap. The grinder was not used according with instructions included in the listing and/or labeling. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Golf Cart Room: On and/or before June 28, 2023, employee(s) used a Range Mate 3000 Ball Washer to wash range balls. The ball washer was connected to yellow extension cord, plugged into a ceiling outlet, and used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Maintenance building: On and/or before June 28, 2023, a flexible cord that was used to charge batteries and power lights had damage to the outer jacket. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  East End Golf Cart Room wall: On and/or before June 26, 2023, employee(s) parked Golf cart(s) next to electrical metal tubes and wall outlets. Flexible cords and cables were exposed and not protected from pinch points and/or projections. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  Maintenance Building: On and/or before June 28, 2023, employee(s) used a Dewalt 1/2 in. VSR drill to preform various operations in the maintenance shop and was missing the grounding pin. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,328 · Current $796 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR �1904.32(b)(2)(iii): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or  equivalent) was incomplete:   Administrative Section: On and/or before June 28, 2023, the industry description, SIC, NAICS, annual average number of employee(s), total hours worked by all employees last year, and the signature block was blank. The employer did not complete the OSHA Form 300A.

Issued

Aug 11, 2023

Abate by

Sep 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  Maintenance Building Break Room: On and/or before June 28, 2023, employee(s) were instructed to use fire extinguishers in the event of an emergency. The portable fire extinguisher in the break room was not inspected since June 09, 2022. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).