OSHA Inspection: CHINOOK WINDS CASINO

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:   (a) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to a fall of about 45 feet from the roof to the ground below when cleaning drains. Located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City, Oregon on the portion of the roof with a low parapet.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:   (a) On or about June 18th, 2014 the inspection revealed that the employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of their energy control procedures. Located throughout the facility at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3): 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3): When servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group,  the employer did not ensure that employee(s) utilized a procedure which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device:  (a) On or about June 16, 2014 the inspection revealed that during crew maintenance the employer did not ensure that employees use a group lockout system requiring each exposed employee to use a personal lockout device. Located throughout the facility at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   (a) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from exposed live parts due to an outlet in the trash compactor room that did not have a cover.   (b) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from exposed live parts due to an outlet in the slot supervisor's office that did not have a cover.  (c) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from exposed live parts due to a light switch that did not have a cover.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(4): 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(4): Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels did not have an interrupting rating sufficient for the nominal circuit voltage and the current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment:  (a) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed a GFCI unit that would not trip when tested. The GFCI was located in the men's bathroom by the bingo parlor to the left side of the sinks.   (b) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed a GFCI unit that would not trip when tested. The GFCI was located in the convention center men's restroom to the left side of the sinks.    The Chinook Winds Casino was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312392848, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on January 31, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Lincoln City, Oregon.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  (a) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed missing knockouts on the electrical outlet located in the hallway outside of the office of the Director of Facilities.  (b) On or about June 18, 2014 the inspection revealed a missing knockout on the AO Smith Products water heater located in custodial closet #7.

Issued

Jul 11, 2014

Abate by

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph:   (a) Multiple power cords were plugged into each other in sequence instead of each being plugged into a single wall outlet. Located in the slots podium room.