OSHA Inspection: MARRIOTT FRENCHMAN'S REEF & MORNING STAR RESORTS

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable.    a. On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas - Banquet Kitchen area:  Employees were exposed to slips, trips and falls while working washing dishes over wet surfaces where mats, or other dry standing places were not provided.      Note:  Certification of abatement must submitted for these citation items as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) was not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide. The cover shall be securely held in place to prevent tools or materials from falling through.    Instance #1     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas - Main Kitchen- Preparation area:  Employees worked and walked by a floor hole that was not protected by a cover exposing them to trips and fall hazards.     Instance #2     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  Aqua Terra- Bar/Grill area:  Employees worked and walked by a floor hole that was not protected by a cover exposing them to trips and fall hazards.    Note:  Certification of abatement must submitted for these citation items as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:    a.   On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas - Morning Star LPG Storage tank:  Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LPG tank gas system from vehicular traffic.      Note:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29. CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:      a:    On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resort- #5 Estate Bakkeroe- St. Thomas, VI  Maintenace shop area:  Employees were working with a bench grinder which was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.    Note:  Certificationof abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29. CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas, VI  A/C Maintenance Shop area:  Employees worked and walked by acetylene & oxygen gas cylinders which were stored together, left standing near a wall and were not separated.      NOTE:    Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:    Instance #1     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas - Banquet Kitchen- electrical panel area:  Access to an electrical panel was blocked with kitchen materials and plastic boxes.     Instance #2     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas -electrical panel/employees lunch area:  Access to an electrical panel was blocked with an electric toaster and a coffee machine.    Instance #3     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  Sunset Grill- electrical panel area :  Access to five (5) electrical panels were blocked with an electric freezer and a kitchen table.     Note:  Certification of abatement must submitted for these citation items as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    Instance #1     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas - Main Kitchen- electrical panel area:  Employees were using an electrical panel where unused openings were not effectively closed, therefore, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact.      Instance #2     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  Sunset Grill- Dishwasher area:   Employees were using an electrical interrupter switch without faceplate cover, therefore, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact.       Instance #3     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  Sunset Grill- electrical panel area:   Employees were using an electrical panel where unused openings were not effectively closed, therefore, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact.    Instance #4     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  T.E. Power plant- Steam boiler/fuel pump area:   Employees were using an electrical pump switch & relay system that were energized and not effectively closed, therefore, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact.    Note for instances #1, #2, #3 & #4:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29. CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(4)(ii): Conductors installed as open wiring on insulators were not rigidly supported on noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating materials    a.     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  T.E. Power plant- Steam boiler #2 control panel area:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a Steam boiler control panel in which its electrical conductors wires were not rigidly supported on noncombustible conduit.    Note:  Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29. CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1):  Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a.     On or about 11/15/2012, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Resorts, # 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas  T.E. Power plant- Steam boiler #2 control panel area:   Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a Steam boiler control panel in which electrical conductors wires were exposed to damage and abrasions when opening and closing the control panel door.    Note:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29. CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.