OSHA Inspection: QUALITY HOTEL & SUITES AT THE FALLS

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) Kitchen Area - On or about 11/19/12, employees working with corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, Clorox bleach, and Swisher Red Degreaser were not provided with rubber or nitrile gloves to protect their hands.    ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     Protective eye 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 11/19/12, employees were not provided with, nor were they required to wear safety glasses or splash goggles when working with Swisher Red degreaser, a corrosive material containing sodium hydroxide.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,100 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) Kitchen Area - On or about 11/19/12, employees working with Swisher Red degreaser (containing sodium hydroxide, pH=13-14) and Clorox bleach (containing sodium hypochloride and sodium hydroxide, pH=12) were not provided with an eyewash facility within the immediate work area for immediate emergency use.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,100 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) Throughout facility - On or about 11/19/12, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to Clorox bleach (containing sodium hypochloride and sodium hydroxide), Swisher Red degreaser (containing sodium hydroxide), Swisher All Purpose Heavy Duty Cleaner (containing triethanolamine, 2-butoxyethanol, and ethylene oxide-nonylphenol ploymer), and Swisher Clear No Rinse Sanitizer (containing Alkyl dimethylbenzlammonium chloride).    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 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    a) Kitchen Area - On or about 11/19/12, the employer did not have MSDSs for the following materials used daily by employees: Clorox bleach, Swisher Red degreaser, Swisher All Purpose Heavy Duty Cleaner, Swisher Clear No rinse Sanitizer, and Swisher Select HD Green Pot & Pan detergent.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 11/19/12, employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to Clorox bleach (containing sodium hypochloride and sodium hydroxide), Swisher Red degreaser (containing sodium hydroxide), Swisher All Purpose Heavy Duty Cleaner (containing triethanolamine, 2-butoxyethanol, and ethylene oxide-nonylphenol ploymer), and Swisher Clear No Rinse Sanitizer (containing Alkyl dimethylbenzlammonium chloride) were not provided with the appropriate information and training.    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 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED