OSHA Inspection: YORK'S WILD KINGDOM

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $3,907 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  1 Animal Park Road, York, Maine - The employer did not ensure that employees inspecting, maintaining, or repairing the rollercoaster used fall protection when climbing a ramp and accessing the upper level of the ride with an unprotected edge at more than 8 feet from the ground.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $5,469 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   1 Animal Park Rd, York, Maine - The employer did not ensure employees applied locks to electrical boxes where rides were deenergized for maintenance and repair.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Nov 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $3,907 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  1 Animal Park Rd, York, ME - The employer did not have a written hazard communication program to address training, communication, labeling, and proper protective measures for employees using hazardous chemicals such as but not limited Top Performance Wintergreen-256 Multipurpose Solution, Ace Ice Melt, Napa Premium Performance Motor Oil, and Quickcrete Concrete Mix.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Nov 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  1 Animal Park Rd, York, ME - The employer failed to compile a list of hazardous chemicals used by employees such as but not limited to Top Performance Wintergreen-256 Multipurpose Solution, Ace Ice Melt, Napa Premium Performance Motor Oil, and Quickcrete Concrete Mix .

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Nov 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  1 Animal Park Rd, York, ME - The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used by employees such as but not limited to Top Performance Wintergreen-256 Multipurpose Solution, Ace Ice Melt, Napa Premium Performance Motor Oil, and Quickcrete Concrete Mix.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  1 Animal Park Rd, York, ME - The employer did not provide effective information and training to ensure employees understand the hazards associated with the material and proper handling and emergency response procedures when using hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Top Performance Wintergreen-256 Multipurpose Solution, Ace Ice Melt, Napa Premium Performance Motor Oil, and Quickcrete Concrete Mix.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,562 · Current $781 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:    1 Animal Park Rd, York, ME - On or about July 19, 2023, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2023:                  a. On May 25, 2023, an animal caretaker received an animal bite injury and was given antibiotics.                    b. On July 5, 2023, a ride operator received a struck by injury to the left hand from a passing go kart which resulted in x-rays and a cast.                                       c. On July 15, 2023, ride operator received a struck by injury to the left leg from a go kart while assisting a rider.  This injury                       resulted in 5 days away from work.

Issued

Aug 28, 2023

Abate by

Sep 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,562 · Current $781 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): If your establishment had 20-249 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  1 Animal Drive, York, ME - On or about July 17, 2023, the employer failed during calendar year 2023, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2022, by March 2, 2023.