OSHA Inspection: BLACK SWAN LODGING LLC

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom was not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.  In the basement laundry room at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, the employer did not ensure the floor of the laundry room was kept dry and did not provide mats in the wet areas.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes.  In the aisle between the finished and unfinished portions of the basement at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, the employer did not ensure that objects projecting into the exit route did not reduce the width of the route to less than 28 inches.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iv): "Water reactive materials." Materials which will react with water were stored in the same room with flammable liquids.  In the maintenance area of the basement at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA, On or about August 21, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a water reactive material, muriatic acid, was not stored in the same room as flammable liquids.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Deteriorating agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, equipment was located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.  In the basement near the laundry room at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, the employer did not ensure that equipment was not located in damp or wet locations where exposure to water had a deteriorating effect on an electrical cable tray and electrical shut-off enclosure for the main power lines entering the facility.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) In the basement at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, flexible extension cords, used in lieu of permanent wiring, were providing power to two sump pumps.  b)  In the basement laundry room at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2104, a flexible extension cord, used in lieu of permanent wiring, was providing power to a washing machine detergent dispenser.  c) Behind the breakfast bar at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, flexible extension cords, used in lieu of permanent wiring, were providing power to a coffee maker and a juice dispensing machine.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    In the facility at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about August 21, 2014, the employer, with employees using hazardous chemicals on a daily basis, did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2014-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment were kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed.    In a second floor storage room at 435 Laurel Street Lee, MA: On or about September 8, 2014, the employer did not ensure that all places of employment, specifically a storage room adjacent to room 202, were kept in a sanitary condition due to the presence of mold.