OSHA Inspection: TAMARIN LODGING, LLC

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: Where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present, the employer did not ensure that the workplace hazard assessment was done for employees working in the kitchen spraying, pouring and/or cleaning with liquid chemicals, including but not limited to, Clorox Bleach (pH 11.9) and Clean Force Degreaser (a corrosive, caustic liquid with a pH of 13.5). These employees were not required to wear the proper eye or face protection. There was an incident (on January 18th, 2014) where an employee sustained an eye injury after a Clorox Bleach splashing accident.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:      Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: The employer did not develop a list of the hazardous chemicals, including Clorox Bleach (pH 11.9) and Clean Force Degreaser, known to be present that use an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: The employer did not provide training and/or effective information to new employees at the time of their initial assignment on the hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, Clorox Bleach (pH 11.9) and Clean Force Degreaser (a corrosive, caustic liquid with a pH of 13.5).    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the list(s) of hazardous chemicals required by this section:     Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: Employees did not receive training that included the list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:     Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: The employer failed to provide training for employees on the changes Hazard Communication Standards 2012 changes prior to December 1, 2013.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jun 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $8,400

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:     Jobsite  Aura Bar & Grill Kitchen: The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to liquid chemicals, including but not limited to, Clorox Bleach (pH 11.9) and Clean Force Degreaser (a corrosive, caustic liquid with a pH of 13.5). There was an injury on January 28th, 2014, where an employee sustained an injury to his right eye while working with Clorox Bleach. The employee was not wearing any eye or face protection, wasnt properly trained on the use of PPE and the employer does not enforce PPE use.     Tamarin Lodging, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection #834563, citation 1, item 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 18th, 2013, with respect to the workplace located at 2500 Tamarin Ridge Road, Lincoln, NE 68512.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.