OSHA Inspection: SUGAR BAY RESORT & SPA

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2400.00 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 [ANSIZ358.1-2004]:     On or about 07/31/13, at Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas, VI. An emergency eye wash station was not provided in the immediate area when employees used and/or handled corrosive products as follows:    a. At the main kitchen area. Employees used and/or handled products such as Pure Bright bleach (sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide) during floor cleaning operations.     NOTE 1: The Sugar Bay Resort & Spa was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 570741, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/29/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 6500 Estate Smith Bay,   St. Thomas, VI.    NOTE 2:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.