OSHA Inspection: HOTEL @ THE LAFAYETTE

Issued

Oct 25, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a)  Buffalo, NY - On or about 10/01/12, where employees using EPA Sani-Clean which contained Ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, and Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (pH=11.7); KG Break which contained Sodium Hydroxide; KG Liquid Laundry Destainer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite; KG Liquid Iron Control Sour which contained Oxalic Acid Anhydrous, and Hydroxyacetic acid; and Klear Guard Bleach Commerical Disinfectant Sanitizer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite  (pH 11.5 - 12.5), suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not provided for immedicate emergency use.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 25, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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)  Buffalo, NY - On or about 10/01/12, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Employees in the facility use chemicals such as but not limited to EPA Sani-Clean which contained Dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, and Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; KG Break which contained Sodium Hydroxide; KG Liquid Laundry Destainer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite; KG Liquid Iron Control Sour which contained Oxalic Acid Anhydrous, and Hydroxyacetic acid; and Klear Guard Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite.    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:       1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;       2.   Material Safety Data Sheets AND       3.   Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Oct 25, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.1200 (h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a)  Buffalo, NY - On or about 10/01/12, employees in the facility use chemicals such as but not limited to EPA Sani-Clean which contained Dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, and Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; KG Break which contained Sodium Hydroxide; KG Liquid Laundry Destainer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite; KG Liquid Iron Control Sour which contained Oxalic Acid Anhydrous, and Hydroxyacetic acid; and Klear Guard Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer which contained Sodium Hypochlorite, employees shall be informed of:          1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND       3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.       Employee training shall include at least:       1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.       2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.       3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.       4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED