OSHA Inspection: CATHEDRAL CANYON GOLF CLUB

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,215 · Current $2,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s).  Maintenance Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the Porter Cable Bench Grinder operated by employee(s) was installed and used with safety guard(s) such as the adjustable tongue guard and the work rest. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  Maintenance Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that an adjustable work rest of rigid construction was installed for the bench grinder used by employee(s) to support offhand grinding work. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free of foreign matter.  Maintenance Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the grinding disc of Porter Cable Bench Grinder used by employee(s) was not flat and free of foreign matter. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to projectile and/or amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,215 · Current $2,251 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.  Maintenance Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the compressed air pressure used for cleaning was below 30 pounds per square inch (PSI). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to cutaneous or subcutaneous laceration(s)/embolism hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $3,377 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.  On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, multiple appliances/equipment such as the Lasko 48" Space-Saving Oscillating Performance Tower Fan, employee clock-in system and a Television were plugged into a relocatable power tap in which were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) Golf shop - Lasko 48" Space-Saving Oscillating Performance Tower Fan  b) Maintenance shop, Fuse panel room - Employee clock-in system and Television

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  Maintenance Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure at least 3 feet in front of the electrical panel was clear. The circuit breaker panel had non-operational oxygen and acetylene cylinder(s) obstructing the panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,824 · Current $3,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) used multiple appliance(s) and/or equipment such as a computer, room air conditioner and a microwave oven throughout the day. The energized electrical outlet was missing the protective faceplate. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) Golf Shop Manager office - outlet box near the computer b) Maintenance Shop - outlet box near the room air conditioner, outlet box near the microwave oven

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

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.  Maintenance shop, Fuse panel room: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a source of permanent power for the employee clock-in system and a Television. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,215 · Current $2,251 Reduced

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 Shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure to visually check power cord(s) for damage in that the portable evaporative cooler and the Porter Cable Bench Grinder had damage and /or pulled away from the male end plug housing exposing the inner wires. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  Maintenance shop: On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, multiple fire extinguisher(s) were not mounted to the wall. Unmounted fire extinguisher(s) may cause a delayed response and/or inability to locate during an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire and/or smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Apr 10, 2025

Abate by

Apr 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  On or about March 11th, 2025, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) had not been subject to their monthly maintenance check(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to extinguisher mechanical failure to put out and/or escape incipient fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) Golf shop b) Golf Shop, Hall-way (rear and front entrance) b) Maintenance shop