OSHA Inspection: NW CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death and/or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of tripping and being struck by or run over by a motor vehicle.   (a) On October 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to tripping and struck-by hazards when role playing as zombies and dressed in full costume to attack the "Zombie Slayer Paintball" bus. The employees approached moving busses and their vision was diminished during this nighttime event due to the darkness, protective face shields, being struck by paintballs, costume masks, and distracting lighting.    (b) On October 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to tripping and struck-by hazards when role playing as zombies and dressed in full costume to attack the "Zombie Slayer Paintball" bus. The employees approached moving busses on dirt ground that was uneven, rutted and littered with props and debris, all of which contributed to the potential to trip.  Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(v): Employee(s) required to use PPE by this section were not trained to know the proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE:    (a) On or about October 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Zombie roll-players were not adequately trained on use and limitations of eye and face protective equipment used for protection from glow-in-the-dark paint balls. Employees approached bus-mounted guns within the 6 foot minimum distance prescribed by the paintball gun manufacturer.    Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.