OSHA Inspection: SUN VALLEY RESORT

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom was not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided.    a)     In the Sun Valley Resort pool mechanical/ pump room, on or about 3/21/2012 and at times prior thereto,  the Munchkin boiler for melting snow was leaking onto the floor at the bottom of the stairs creating a slip hazard.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway were not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards:    a)      In the House maintenance shop in the basement of the Sun Valley Lodge, on 3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, three abandoned conduits were cut off above the floor creating a tripping hazard for employees.    b)      In the attic of the Sun Valley Inn above the mechanical access closet K, on 3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, the sprinkler supply line created a tripping hazard when accessing the fixed ladder.    Note: Abatement certification is required

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Stairways more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, did not have one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each open side.    (a)	Sun Valley Lodge stairs accessing service elevator: on 03/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, wood stairs 48 inches wide enclosed on on both sides did not have a stair railing.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1)(i): All wood parts were not free from sharp edges and splinters; sound and free from accepted visual inspection from shake, wane, compression failures, decay, or other irregularities:    a) The attic access ladder in closet N in the Sun Valley Inn: on 3/21/2012, and at times prior thereto, the wood used to construct the ladder had knots, cracks and missing pieces in the rails and treads of the ladder.    Note: Abatement completed.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4): The distance from the center line of rungs, cleats, or steps to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder was less than 7 inches, except that when unavoidable obstructions are encountered, minimum clearances as shown in figure D-3 shall be provided:    a)     Attic access ladder in closet K of the Sun Valley Inn: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the toe space behind the  wood ladder was 3 inches.    b)    Basement access ladder in closet of Sun Valley Inn: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the toe space behind the top step of the ladder was none.    Note: Abatement completed.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Each circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:    a)      In the S&R (Carpenter shop) of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the Grizzly 12" table saw was not equipped with a hood to protect employees when using the saw.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Each hand-fed circular ripsaw was not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:    a)     S&R (carpenter shop) of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the Grizzly 12" table saw was not equipped with a spreader.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines,  work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch (0.125 inches) to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest:    a)     In the Bus shop of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the work rest on the Baldor bench grinder was 3/8 inches from the grinding wheel.    b)     In the House maintenance shop of the Sun Valley Resort; on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the work rest on the Sears bench grinder was missing.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Safety guards were not adjusted so that the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:    a)     At the bus barn of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard of the Baldor bench grinder was missing.    b)     At the bus barn of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard of the Schauer bench grinder was missing.    c)     In the house maintenance shop in the basement of the Sun Valley Lodge: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard of the Sears bench grinder was missing.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Services, feeders, and branch circuits. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.    (a)	In the Sun Valley Inn next to the crawl space access near room 37: on 3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, the electrical distribution / breaker box did not have an index for what each breaker controlled.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.    (a)	Sun Valley Inn and Resort attic spaces: on 3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, incandescent light bulbs less than seven feet from the floor or work surface were not guarded against breakage by a lens, cage or protective sleeve.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they were not grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass were not provided with bushings designed for the purpose or have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    (a)	In the attic of Sun Valley Inn closet N: on3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, numerous junction boxes were missing covers.    (b)	In the attic of Sun Valley Lodge Closet K: on3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, numerous junction boxes were missing covers.    (c)	In the attic of Sun Valley Inn closet G: on3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, numerous  junction boxes were missing covers.    (d)	In the crawl space of Sun Valley Inn near Room 98: on3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, junction boxes were missing covers.    (e)	In the attic of Sun Valley Inn closet O: on3/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, junction boxes were missing covers.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2):  Employees (not qualified) were working on electric circuit parts or equipment that was not de- energized and were not capable of working safely on energized circuits and were not familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools:    a)     At the Sun Valley Lodge service elevator: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, employees checked the fuses on the energized elevator control board were exposed to electrical shock and burns.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(ii):  Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials were not used to protect each employee from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while that employee was working near exposed energized parts:    a)     At the Sun Valley Lodge service elevator control room: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, maintenance employees and electricians checking the fuses on the elevator control board were not provided appropriate protective equipment.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): How do I record a work-related injury or illness that results in days away from work? When an injury or illness involves one or more days away from work, you must record the injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log with a check mark in the space for cases involving days away and an entry of the number of calendar days away from work in the number of days column. If the employee is out for an extended period of time, you must enter an estimate of the days that the employee will be away, and update the day count when the actual number of days is known.    a)    Recordkeeping: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, injuries that resulted in days away were entered on the 2012 OSHA record keeping log but not complete, including a check mark for the classification or entering an estimated number of days away.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did notl certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification did not identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.    a)     At the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify that periodic (annual) inspections of the employers lock out tag out program were conducted.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The training program of the employer did not include all the training elements listed under Items (A) through (C) of this subsection:    a)     At the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not train authorized, affected or other employees in the need and application of a lock out tag out program.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a)     At the resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a list of certified trained powered industrial truck operators with the date of their last evaluation.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)	At the upholstery shop in the basement of the S&R building of Sun Valley Resort: on 03/20/2012 and at times prior thereto, compressed air used for cleaning was 80 pounds per square inch at the tip of the nozzle.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a)     In the Bus Barn of the Sun Valley Resort: on 3/20/2012, and at times prior thereto, acetylene and liquid propane gas were stored next to oxygen cylinders.    Note: Abatement completed.