OSHA Inspection: RED ROOF INN

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  On or about October 16, 2014, the employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Items 1-3 and Citation 2 Item 1 for hazards associated with the following:  (a)  Employee exposure to corrosives and inadequate eye wash station;  (b)  Employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens and lack of exposure control plan;  (c)  Employee exposure to hazardous chemicals and lack of hazard communication program/training; and,  (d)  Lack of certification of personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment where PPE is required for protection against hazards in the workplace.

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drench or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided with the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about April 28, 2014, the employer had not provided adequate, suitable eye wash/quick drench facilities, with a minimum 15 minutes of flushing capability, in the laundry facility at or near where corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to bleach, detergents, and fabric softeners are distributed/dispensed to the laundry processing equipment.

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1):  The employer, having a employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section, had not established a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  On or about April 28, 2014,  the employer had not established the Exposure Control Plan as required for the employees with occupational exposure including, but not limited to, the housekeeping and the laundry room staff.

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section will be met:  On or about April 28. 2014, the employer had not compiled and made available to the workers a written hazard communication program for hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; the cleaning chemicals, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and other chemicals in use on site.

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  Employee training did not include at least an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer and the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about April 28, 2014,  the employer had not provided the detailed training as required for hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to; the cleaning chemicals, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and other chemicals in use on site.

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The required workplace hazard assessment was not certified as being performed, identifying the person completing the assessment, and written certification of the date of the assessment:  On or about April 28, 2014, the workplace assessment, designed to identify personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by employees to prevent injury, was not certified as being performed.    NOTE:  The assessment shall be written, titled, dated and certified by signature.  The required documented training shall include the following:    1)      When PPE is necessary; 2)      What PPE is necessary; 3)      Limitations of the PPE; 4)      How to properly wear and use the PPE, and 5)      Inspection and care of the PPE