OSHA Inspection: RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES

Issued

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":        A doorway from the Laudry Room leading to the outside was not marked with an "EXIT" sign.

Issued

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):        Two doors located in the Administration offices could be mistaken for an exit and would trap an employee who might exit these doors in an emergency.

Issued

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

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:      Several portable ABC fire extinguishers, located in the Administration and Accounting rooms, were observed in the motel that were sitting on the floor and not mounted.

Issued

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(2): When there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service but was used before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been performed.      The wiring attached to a Bissel vacuum cleaner was frayed and had been wrapped many times with blue coloredl tape instead of being removed from service.