OSHA Inspection: RESORT HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LTD

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:     (a)  Maintenance Shop:  On July 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a Craftsman table saw, Model Number 137-218020, Serial Number RJS33, was used to rip wood without a blade guard.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  (a)  Maintenance Shop: On July 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a Craftsman table saw, Model Number 137-218020, Serial Number RJS33, was used to rip wood without a spreader.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   (a)  Maintenance Shop:   On July 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a Craftsman table saw, Model Number 137-218020, Serial Number RJS33, was used to rip wood without non kickback fingers.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:   (a)  Facility Wide:  On July 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a written Exposure Control Plan (Bloodborne Pathogens Program) was not available.  Employees have reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials while conducting housekeeping and maintenance activities.

Issued

Aug 9, 2013

Abate by

Sep 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Facility Wide:  On July 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a written hazard communication program was not available.  Employees are exposed to chemicals when performing maintenance and housekeeping operations.