OSHA Inspection: FORT RAPIDS INDOOR WATERPARK

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section:  a.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.28 (e)(5), issued as citation 1, item 2b, and described as follows:  On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees worked from scaffolding approximately 25 feet high that did have any wire mesh or enclosure to protect an employee standing at the base of the scaffold from falling material.

Issued

2015-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  a.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1), issued as citation 1, item 1, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, an employee was working off a ledge that was approximately 20 feet high and 11 inches wide, without the protection of guardrails or appropriate fall protection.  On or about 05/01/15, at the workplace in the Front Lobby Area, an employee was working off an awning that was approximately 8 feet high with a 10/12 pitch, without the protection of guardrails or appropriate fall protection.  b.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.28(d)(12), issued as citation 1, item 2a, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15. at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees used a tubular welded frame scaffold that had not been erected by personnel competent in scaffolding.  c.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.28(e)(5), issued as citation 1, item 2b, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees worked from scaffolding approximately 25 feet high that did have any wire mesh or enclosure to protect an employee standing at the base of the scaffold from falling material.  d.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(I), issued as citation 1, item 3a, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees used a scaffold that was greater than four times its least base dimension.  The scaffolding was approximately 25 feet high, 5 feet wide, and was being used to change overhead light bulbs.  e.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(v), issued as citation 1, item 3b, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees worked off of scaffolding that was not fully planked. Only two of the three required planks were set on the scaffolds working level. The scaffolding was used for changing overhead light bulbs.  On or about 05/01/15, at the workplace in the Front Entrance Area, an employee worked off of a scaffold that was not fully planked. Only two of the three required planks were set on the scaffolds working level. The scaffolding was used for changing overhead light bulbs  f.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, August 6, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(vii), issued as citation 1, item 3c, and described as follows: On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees worked on a scaffold, approximately 25 feet above ground level that was not guarded by a standard railing provided to protect against falls.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,  a.    On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, an employee was working off a ledge that was approximately 20 feet high and 11 inches wide, without the protection of guardrails or appropriate fall protection.    b.   On or about 05/01/15, at the workplace in the Front Lobby Area, an employee was working off an awning that was approximately 8 feet high with a 10/12 pitch, without the protection of guardrails or appropriate fall protection.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(d)(12): All tubular welded frame scaffolds shall be erected by competent and experienced personnel.  a. On or about 01/16/15. at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees used a tubular welded frame scaffold that had not been erected by personnel competent in scaffolding.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(e)(5): Where there is danger of material falling from the scaffold, a wire mesh or other enclosure shall be provided between the guardrail and the toeboard.     a. On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees worked from scaffolding approximately 25 feet high that did have any wire mesh or enclosure to protect an employee standing at the base of the scaffold from falling material.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(i): The maximum work level height shall not exceed four (4) times the minimum or least base dimensions of any mobile ladder stand or scaffold. Where the basic mobile unit does not meet this requirement, suitable outrigger frames shall be employed to achieve this least base dimension, or provisions shall be made to guy or brace the unit against tipping.   a.  On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees used a scaffold that was greater than four times its least base dimension.  The scaffolding was approximately 25 feet high, 5 feet wide, and was being used to change overhead light bulbs.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(v): The work level platform of scaffolds (towers) shall be of wood, aluminum, or plywood planking, steel or expanded metal, for the full width of the scaffold, except for necessary openings. Work platforms shall be secured in place. All planking shall be 2-inch (nominal) scaffold grade minimum 1,500 f. (stress grade) construction grade lumber or equivalent.    a.     On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees worked off of scaffolding that was not fully planked. Only two of the three required planks were set on the scaffolds working level. The scaffolding was used for changing overhead light bulbs.         b.  On or about 05/01/15, at the workplace in the Front Entrance Area, an employee worked off of a scaffold that was not fully planked. Only two of the three required planks were set on the scaffolds working level. The scaffolding was used for changing overhead light bulbs

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(vii): All work levels 10 feet or higher above the ground or floor shall have a guardrail of 2- by 4-inch nominal or the equivalent installed no less than 36 inches or more than 42 inches high, with a mid-rail, when required, of 1- by 4-inch nominal lumber or equivalent.   a.   On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, two employees worked on a scaffold, approximately 25 feet above ground level that was not guarded by a standard railing provided to protect against falls.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(viii): A climbing ladder or stairway shall be provided for proper access and egress, and shall be affixed or built into the scaffold and so located that its use will not have a tendency to tip the scaffold. A landing platform shall be provided at intervals not to exceed 30 feet.  a.  On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool Area, employees used a scaffold for changing light bulbs that did not have a proper climbing ladder. The ladder was not continuously linear and exposed employees ascending or descending the scaffolding to a fall hazard.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(4)(iii): Where leveling of the elevated work platform is required, screw jacks or other suitable means for adjusting the height shall be provided in the base section of each mobile unit.  a. On or about 01/16/15, at the workplace in the Pool area, a 25 foot scaffold was used by employees without screw jacks or other suitable means for adjusting the height, when leveling was required. A piece of scrap wood had been placed under one of the scaffolds casters in an attempt to level the work surface, creating a potentially unstable footing.