OSHA Inspection: BARONA CREEK GOLF CLUB

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $6,914 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by/crush-by hazards while performing auto services with defective automotive lifts:  Golf Maintenance Building, Repair Shop: On and/or before July 5th, 2024, the employer did not ensure that defective Western Hoist Model WS090A was taken out of service and inspected annually by a qualified person. The left and right hand equalizer cable was not taut as well as the rear right hand swing arm assembly restrain mechanism teeth were worn on the Western Hoist vehicle lift. Employees were potentially exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards from vehicles falling from or shifting on automotive lifts.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $4,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  Outside Golf Maintenance Building: On and/or before July 10, 2024, a Toyota Model 42-5FG15 was modified with coverings over the falling object protection (FOP) structure that obscured the line of sight above the vehicle.  Employee(s) are potentially exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  Outside Gold Maintenance Building: On and/or before July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that that all nameplates/data plates and warning labels were maintained in a legible condition on the Toyota Model 42-5FG15 forklift. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck by hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  Golf Maintenance Shop, course and adjacent areas: On and/or before July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that each operator for the Toro GTX Utility vehicle, Carryall Club car, equipment successfully completed training required in paragraph (l) prior to operation. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck-by, crush-by, and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $5,531 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:  On and/or before July 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that work rest for the bench grinder used by employee(s) was installed and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  a) Golf Maintenance building, north end, Repair Shop: Dayton Bench Grinder, work rest measured approximately 5/8" LH and 1" RH.  b) Golf Maintenance building, center of the building, hole cutter station: DeWalt DW758 Grinder RH work rest measured approximately 13/16". Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

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:  Golf Maintenance Shop: On and/or before July 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that adjustable tongue for the bench grinder used by employee(s) was installed and adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch. a) Golf Maintenance building, north end, Repair Shop: Dayton Bench Grinder, adjustable tongue on the LH and RH side were fixed to the rear. b) Golf Maintenance building, center of the building, hole cutter station: DeWalt DW758 Grinder RH adjustable tongue was fixed above the wheel guard. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,148 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.:  Westend washing station next to light poll: On and/or before August 1st, 2024 compressed air was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i when an employee was cleaning their pants and shoes. The air was approximately set to 68 p.s.i. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to cutaneous or subcutaneous laceration(s)/embolism hazard(s).