OSHA Inspection: TIEVOLI HILLS RESORT

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a. In the campground bath house, where employees were required to periodically clean, the baseboards, such as in the men's toilet rooms and showers, had been subjected to water resulting in mold growth, especially on the utility side of the wall; employees were exposed to mold.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types were not of such construction that the completed structure was not capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail:  a. At several villa steps, where housekeepers accessed the units for cleaning, railings were in disrepair and could be forced over with an employee's body weight, such as, but not limited to, villas 103, 161, 164, 166; some balusters were not secured; the fall height was up to 4 ft, 6 in.  The deck railing to villa 101 was in disrepair; the fall distance from villa deck 101 was approximately 9 ft.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a. A personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment was not conducted and documented to the extent that specific PPE had been identified for jobs requiring PPE, such as, but not limited to, the use of work boots, work pants, and safety glasses when operating the log splitter, and the use of safety glasses and gloves depending on the conditions when using cleaning chemicals, including some labeled as "Danger.  Corrosive...irreversible eye damage...skin burns."     Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a. A personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment was not documented.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4): The employer did not verify that each affected employee received and understood personal protective training through a written certification that contained the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identified the subject of the certification:  a. Personal protective equipment (PPE) training was not conducted and documented for specific PPE, such as, but not limited to, the use of work boots, work pants, and safety glasses when operating the log splitter, and the use of safety glasses and gloves depending on the conditions when using cleaning chemicals, including some labeled as "Danger.  Corrosive...irreversible eye damage...skin burns."  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a. Such as safety glasses when operating the log splitter or when potentially exposed to corrosive liquid chemicals for cleaning.  (Note: the employer is required to make a determination what type of protective eye and face wear is appropriate depending on the work task and conditions, including whether prescription glasses will provide protection in stead of safety glasses.)  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:  a. A work boot or shoe was not required when operating the log splitter, including removing wood from the pile and stacking split pieces.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a. Gloves, appropriate for the chemical product used, were not required to be worn when potentially exposed to hazardous chemical products such as, but not limited to, Triple disinfectant, TNT, Carol Clear Lemon Disinfectant, Comet Crème Deodorizing Cleaner, Spartan NABC Disinfectant, Laundry Destainer, 33 Blitz, and bleach.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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. When using cleaning chemicals, including some labeled as "Danger.  Corrosive...irreversible eye damage...skin burns," and when handling chlorine tablets, a chemical hazard communication program was not developed, written, and implemented, including ensuring chemical product containers were labeled, obtaining material safety data sheets and keeping the data sheets in a format for ready availability including an index preceding the sheets, and providing training for employees exposed, including the health and physical hazards of the products, how to use them safely, and if personal protective equipment or other safety equipment is required when using the products.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. A cooling fan with a missing ground pin was used in the laundry room.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a. A 110 V outlet in the laundry room was used with no faceplate cover.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).