OSHA Inspection: WOLF LODGE INN, LLC

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):   The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)  Kitchen area; on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while cleaning grills with Ajax Oven & Grill Cleaner.  Eye and skin exposure hazards were not assessed to determine the proper selection of personal protective equipment needed to protect employees from the active ingredient, sodium hydroxide.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):   Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:      (a)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided eye and face protection when transferring liquid detergent concentrate (containing up to 30% sodium hydroxide).     (b)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided eye and face protection when cleaning grills with Ajax Grill & Oven cleaner (containing up to 10% sodium hydroxide).     Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):   The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      (a)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior there to, employees were transferring detergent concentrates containing sodium hydroxide.    (b)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior there to, employees were cleaning grills with Ajax Grill & Oven Cleaner containing sodium hydroxide.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):   The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior there to, employees were transferring detergent concentrates containing sodium hydroxide.    (b)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior there to, employees were cleaning grills with Ajax Grill & Oven Cleaner containing sodium hydroxide.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):   Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:      (a)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the unguarded blades of a wall fan located above the sink.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $900.00 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:      (a)   Dining Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, extension cords were plugged into one another in a practice called 'daisy-chaining' and were not approved for this use by the manufacturer.       Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):   The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:      (a)    Entry area, On or about May 15, 2012, and at time prior thereto, an electrical outlet tested as having an open ground, exposing employees to potential electrical shock when plugging and un-plugging cords.    (b)    Dining area, On or about May 15, 2012, and at time prior thereto, an electrical outlet tested as having an open ground, exposing employees to potential electrical shock when plugging and un-plugging cords.    (c)   Service prep area, On or about May 15, 2012, and at time prior thereto, an electrical outlet tested as having an open ground, exposing employees to potential electrical shock when plugging and un-plugging cords.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i):   Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location:      (a)  Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was used in a potentially wet location to provide power to the wall fan located above the wash sink.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2012-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:      (a)   Dining Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at time prior thereto, multiple extension cords are used for electrical power to room lighting.     (b)   Kitchen Area, on or about May 15, 2012, and at time prior thereto, an extension cords are used for electrical power to the wall fan located over the sink.      Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.