OSHA Inspection: LEOPALACE GUAM CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:  Plant Room: On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a set of four stairs which led from Plant Room to an outside enclosed area was not equipped with a standard railing.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,550 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:   Plant Room: On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, emergency drenching facilities were not provided for employees who worked with and around corrosive cooling tower treatment chemicals.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   Plant Room: On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, two fire extinguishers had not been inspected since December 2011.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:   On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was insufficent guarding on machinery in the following locations;  A. Main Kitchen: There was no guard for the rotating portion of the Industrial Mixer.  B. Carpenter Shop: The rotating drill bit of the 16 inch Northern Industries Drill Press was not guarded.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,500 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:  Carpenter Shop: On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was a 16 inch Northern Industries drill press that was not secured and anchored.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   Country Club Maintenance: On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the power cord insulation that energized the industrial pedestal fan was damaged, exposing the live inner conductors.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

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):  On February 15, 2013, and at times prior thereto, doors which could be mistaken for an exit were not properly marked in the following locations;  A. Plant Room: The single door leading to an enclosed outside cooling tower area.  B. Generator Room: Double doors leading to an outside loading area.