OSHA Inspection: ASTON HOTELS AND RESORTS, LLC

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $8,000 · Current $4,800 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:      On or about June 26, 2014, employees working in the laundry room with chemicals such as, but not limited to, window cleaner and neutralle pacific and did not have an eyewash station maintained and ready for immediate use.      Aston Hotels and Resorts, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 976375, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a Final Order on June 12, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access.    On or about June 26, 2014, employees working in the maintenance room were not provided with exit access that was at least 28 inches at all points.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i):  The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1:    On June 26, 2014, in the basement common area, two electrical panels were not maintained with working space of 3 feet (36 inches) to allow examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    On June 26, 2014, in the laundry room, the Ultra White Laundry Compound was found in a container labeled for Liquid Laundry Suds and the employer did not ensure each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.